We ’ll continue to respect, uphold traditional system, says Makinde

• Commissions mini-Mapo Hall
• Gov, Ladoja seek monarchs’ support on insecurity

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said that his administration will continue to respect and uphold the traditional system to ensure harmonious relationship in the society.

Makinde, who stated this, yesterday, while commissioning the Mini-Mapo Hall built by Ibadan South-West Local Government Traditional Council, headed by a former governor and Osi Olubadan of Ibadan, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, said that respect for the traditional system would ensure a cohesive society.

The governor, who lauded the traditional council members, said the completion of the new hall was a testament to the resilience and determination of the council members.

He said: “It is only if we collaborate with our traditional rulers that we can resolve this issue of insecurity. We may not be able to know what is happening at the grassroots level but the traditional rulers are in good position to give necessary and vital information.”

He, therefore, urged securities operatives and traditional leaders across the state to join the administration in its efforts to put an end to the challenges, adding that his administration will continue to work with the monarchs to build a lasting legacy and achieve a cohesive society.

The governor said he would soon convene an expanded Security Council meeting, which will consist of the traditional rulers, to deliberate on the security situation and how to forestall the type of incident that happened in Owo, Ondo State.

Ladoja said that the project would not have been possible without the support of Makinde’s administration in the state, adding that when the governor came to lay the foundation, he gave 60 per cent of the money used to build the hall.

The Osi Olubadan commended the traditional council for the success of the project. He also lauded Makinde for his contributions and support towards the development of the project.