Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo
The Oluwo of Iwo land, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi has described insecurity in Nigeria as a perennial challenge that requires a linear process to be tamed.
He equally advised the government at all levels to overhaul the security architecture to drastically eradicate social menace in the society.
The monarch made this known on Sunday when the team of Civic Engagement led by Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye paid a visit to his palace.
He noted that insecurity has become a hydra-headed monster in every society of the world which could only be effectively tackled through communal love, unity, tolerance and respect for the rule of law and quality leadership.
According to him, “The issue of insecurity has long been a part of human existence which is detrimental to the general wellbeing of the people with its resultant effects on the economy, peaceful coexistence among other touching areas.
“It has become an issue of deep concern, hardly a day goes by without a report of one security challenge or the other. Unfortunately, ordinary citizens are at the receiving end of its wanton destruction; we have cases of kidnapping, banditry, militancy, bombing, drug abuse, to mention but a few.”
The traditional ruler hinted further that one of the fundamental human rights of the people in any given state is the right to security, and Nigeria is not an exception, thus section 14 (2) (b) of the Nigeria 1999 constitution states clearly that “the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of the government”.
Although the problem of insecurity has become an aged long phenomenon in Nigeria, the Monarch however charged the government and relevant stakeholders in the country to allow dialogue through a committee of ethnic and minority groups to dissect a more peaceful way forward for Nigeria.
While commending Governor Oyetola on his giant strides within two years in office, Oba Akanbi described Oyetola as a rare breed, role model who has made significant turnaround worthy for others to emulate.
“His excellent performance in all critical sectors of the state is efficient and productive as a result of his ingenuity to challenge the status quo by adjusting some policies that truly reflect the yearnings and aspirations of the people,” he said.
Meanwhile, Oba Akanbi urged the people of the state to carry out their civic responsibilities by considering all the government’s projects as their property.