Governor, Seyi Makinde has called on the Federal Government to be proactive in tackling the rising insecurity in the country.
While expressing grave concern over state of insecurity in different parts of the country, Makinde said there was need to put in more efforts in tacklibg the menace.
The call is coming few days after the gruesome killings of 43 rice farmers in Borno state by armed bandits.
Speaking at the official opening ceremony of the 2020 Annual Press Week of the Oyo state Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), in Ibadan , Governor Makinde warned that the current state of insecurity calls for immediate action to nip the situation in the bud adding that “there is need to tackle insecurity in the country before it’s gets out of hands.
“If we continue with this path, no one is safe in Nigeria. We need to change our course. We all have role to play in developing Nigeria”. he added.
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The state government, the governor said, will soon commence biometric registration for motorcyclists in the state, as part of measures to tackle insecurity.
According to him, we want to know the Okada people in Oyo state. We want to have identify management of Okada people in Oyo state. Their biometric will be captured. It is true we have business friendly environment but we must know them.
While commending journalists for the crucial role they play in the development of the country, stated ” though we cannot expect journalists to build road, because it is the primary responsibility of government but you have your role to play. But you can use your pen to destroy or develop Nigeria.”
Makinde however enjoined journalists to continue to fight for betterment of Nigeria.
In his address,the chairman of the Oyo council, Ademola Babalola commended the governor for his support for the media, saying “Nigeria can only develop if all regardless of their background play their parts
