Nigeria must restructure before 2023 polls Makinde
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By Adeola Badru
GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, yesterday, called for the restructuring of the country before the conduct of the 2023 general elections.
Governor Makinde said this while handing over 33 operational vehicles and 396 motorcycles to the Oyo State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun Corps, for its take-off.
While addressing members of the corps during the occasion, at the Oyo State House of Assembly Complex, Secretariat, Ibadan, the governor expressed that the clamour for the establishment of state police to protect lives and property birthed the community policing system.
Makinde, however, berated moves by some political leaders across the country towards becoming president in 2023.
Olufemi Olaniyi, Ibadan
Oyo State Governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, has said Nigerians need adequate security and restructuring of the country more than who becomes the president in 2023.
The governor said politicians running around the country because of their presidential ambition would know better in 2022.
This was contained in a statement on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa.
Makinde was quoted to have spoken in Ibadan at the handover of 33 operational vehicles and 396 motorcycles to the Oyo State Security Agency popularly known as
Operation Amotekun.
He had earlier given 25 vehicles to the police and Operation Burst to combat insecurity in the state.
Amotekun: Makinde launches 33 vehicles, 396 motorcycles for smooth operation
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Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Tuesday, launched 33 pick-up vehicles and 396 motorcycles for the smooth operation of the Western Nigeria Security Network, code-named Amotekun, in the state.
Makinde said the provision of the two facilities was to strengthen the hands of the Amotekun corps.
The governor, who pledged his unalloyed support of the corps, noted that the impact of the Amotekun was being felt in all nooks and crannies of the state since it became operational.
“Reports reaching me about your performance and attitudes have so far been positive. I, therefore, charge you all to keep it up,” the governor said.