Don’t be afraid-Makinde Assures the Return of Oyo Light-Up Project
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has appealed to residents of the state not to be afraid as his administration will ensure a permanent solution to the challenges facing the light-up Oyo project after the ongoing audit.
The governor gave the assurance during a special service held at the Maranatha Lord Cometh Ministries International, Abayomi, Iwo-Road, Ibadan.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the governor as saying that there will be a permanent solution to the epileptic performance of the light-up Oyo project and the traffic congestion being experienced by the people of the state.
He explained that residents should not be afraid of whether the light will come back or not, as according to him, it will come back sustainably.
“So, an audit is going on right now, and I have asked the Commissioner for Energy to put out a notice. It will take about four to six weeks to complete the audit process, and we will have a permanent solution immediately after that audit.
“So, you don’t have to be afraid whether the light will come back or not. They will definitely come back and will stay on sustainably.”
Governor Makinde who disclosed that the traffic gridlock being experienced in recent months must have been as a result of influxes of people who are seeking a conducive environment in Oyo State also vowed to get beggars and destitute off the streets as soon as possible.
He warned lawbreakers, to turn a new leaf by obeying environmental and traffic laws adding that violators of the State laws would not go unpunished under the Omititun 2.0.
“Let me also say that we have been blessed with the message this morning – mercy and grace. For the beggars, we are thinking about them and will take them off the streets. Two days ago, I visited the Camp at Akinyele but it did not perform as envisaged, but we will take another approach to it. “So, between now and May 29th, you will see us taking the beggars off the streets.”
Earlier, the cleric, Bishop Samuel 1 Olumakinde Alawode in his Message admonished people to repent their sins and seek divine grace from the lord.
Pastor Alawode, while commending Governor Makinde’s achievements in Omititun 1.0, charged him to be more active in his second term in office and strive to leave a lasting legacy in the history of the state.
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