Following the recent explosion that occured in Ibadan, the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs will hold a meeting with Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, next Tuesday.
This was as the Council commiserated with and condoled the governor and also commended him for his swift response and actions he took so far over the sad incident.
The scheduled meeting was contained in a press release dated 19 January and e-signed by the deputy chairman of the council and the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Olusola Alao.
The Traditional Council stated that the meeting was aimed at addressing some security breaches noticed in some communities in the state.
It also stated in the release that members of the Council would come up with suggestions to the government on practical ways to prevent a recurrence of that kind of ugly situation in the future.
“The Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs hereby condoles with Oyo State governor, Engineer Oluseyi Makinde, the government and good people of our dear state on the sad explosion that occurred at Adeyi area of Bodija, Ibadan, Tuesday evening.
“The Council is deeply touched by the sad incident which claimed three lives and injured 77 persons, according to official announcements.
“Our prayers are with the victims, the bereaved and those who lost their expensive properties to the explosion,” it was stated in the press release.
The Council commended Governor Makinde for his swift response in addressing the issues thrown up by the explosion.
The actions of the governor, the Council stated, included setting up of Emergency Response Team, assurance of paying the medical bills of all injured persons in the explosion and immediate mobilisation of rescuers and security personnel to the site to manage the situation.
“We pray the Eledumare to repose the souls of those who lost their lives in the incident and quick recovery for those still nursing injuries at the hospital.
“Arising from the sad incident, the Council plans to have a meeting with His Excellency Governor Makinde on Tuesday, 23 January, 2024 over security breaches in communities.
“During the meeting members will come up with suggestions to the government on practical ways to prevent a recurrence of this kind of ugly situation in the future.
“A communique shall be issued at the end of the meeting. May the Eledumare protect all our subjects across the lengthy and breath of Oyo State,” the Council stated in the release.
