I urge everyone present to cooperate with the government in order to achieve the better society which we all desire in Oyo State - Seyi Makinde

This afternoon we met with artisans, okada/micra operators, youths and representatives of End SARS in Ibadan. Speakers from each group tabled different issues which they want our administration to address.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Nigeria posted the information via his Instagram handle a few days ago in the aftermath of the #EndSARS protest in the state.

"I assured them that we have listened to all they have said and we will work towards addressing their concerns", he wrote further. "On the issue of tax credit for daily payments made by Okada/micra operators, I stated that this will be achieved once the registration of all operators into our database is completed.

"On the issue of hackney permits paid twice by these operators, I stated that the relevant ministry will set up a meeting with representatives to ensure that this is resolved. I also gave amnesty for all fines incurered by these operators which are pending as at today.

"I encouraged the youths to send representatives to make up the judicial panel of inquiry so that they will be part of the process of the dispensation of justice and also monitor how the initial N500M set up to compensate victims of injustice is utilized. Furthermore, I stated that the youths will be part of  those to monitor how the N500M fund set up for MSMEs is disbursed.

I restated that the police will resume their role in maintaining law and order in Oyo State. The issue of state policing which was raised by one of the groups, is a constitutional matter which will need to be pursued by the legislative arm at the state and federal levels.

However, working with the current structure, Oyo State will have members of the Amotekun  Corps in all 351 wards in the state and I will be responsible for their actions. The training for Amotekun Corps will commence on November 1, 2020 and their passing out on November 15, 2020.

Fin ally, I urged everyone present to cooperate with the government in order to achieve the better society we all desire in Oyo State", he concluded.