• Home
  • Featured
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Crime
  • More
    • Celebration
    • Interviews
    • Health
    • Investigations
    • Metro
    • The Parliament
    • Opinion
    • TGN Award Night
    • Religion
    • Security
    • Sports
    • Technology
    • World

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

What's Hot

Oyo Open To Partnerships On Agribusiness, Mineral Devt, Others – Makinde; Receives Netherlands Ambassador

October 4, 2023

Tinubu Commends EFCC on Anti-Graft Efforts; Unfolds More Robust Agenda

October 4, 2023

Don’t Use NURTW’s Crisis To Blackmail FG, MC OluOmo Warns NLC 

October 3, 2023
Facebook Twitter Instagram
Trending
  • Oyo Open To Partnerships On Agribusiness, Mineral Devt, Others – Makinde; Receives Netherlands Ambassador
  • Tinubu Commends EFCC on Anti-Graft Efforts; Unfolds More Robust Agenda
  • Don’t Use NURTW’s Crisis To Blackmail FG, MC OluOmo Warns NLC 
  • Police Arrest Naira Marley Over Mohbad’s Death 
  • FG Promises Harnessing Potential of Aging Population 
  • We’re Planning Alternative Strategies to Nullify Drug Cartel – NDLEA
  • Epetedo Indegenes Call For Peace, Social Cohesion; Stage Endurance Trek
  • How One-way Driver Killed Pregnant Woman, Tricycle Operator; Injured Two School Children In Okota 
Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
The Gazelle NewsThe Gazelle News
  • Home
  • Featured
  • News
    Featured

    Oyo Open To Partnerships On Agribusiness, Mineral Devt, Others – Makinde; Receives Netherlands Ambassador

    By Soffiyyah OlamideOctober 4, 20230
    Recent

    Oyo Open To Partnerships On Agribusiness, Mineral Devt, Others – Makinde; Receives Netherlands Ambassador

    October 4, 2023

    Tinubu Commends EFCC on Anti-Graft Efforts; Unfolds More Robust Agenda

    October 4, 2023

    Don’t Use NURTW’s Crisis To Blackmail FG, MC OluOmo Warns NLC 

    October 3, 2023
  • Politics
    Featured

    Oyo Open To Partnerships On Agribusiness, Mineral Devt, Others – Makinde; Receives Netherlands Ambassador

    By Soffiyyah OlamideOctober 4, 20230
    Recent

    Oyo Open To Partnerships On Agribusiness, Mineral Devt, Others – Makinde; Receives Netherlands Ambassador

    October 4, 2023

    Tinubu Commends EFCC on Anti-Graft Efforts; Unfolds More Robust Agenda

    October 4, 2023

    Don’t Use NURTW’s Crisis To Blackmail FG, MC OluOmo Warns NLC 

    October 3, 2023
  • Business
    Featured

    Oyo Open To Partnerships On Agribusiness, Mineral Devt, Others – Makinde; Receives Netherlands Ambassador

    By Soffiyyah OlamideOctober 4, 20230
    Recent

    Oyo Open To Partnerships On Agribusiness, Mineral Devt, Others – Makinde; Receives Netherlands Ambassador

    October 4, 2023

    Nigeria at 63: Collective Actions To foster Nation-building 

    October 3, 2023

    LIRS Tasks Business Organizations On Consumption Tax Compliance

    September 28, 2023
  • Entertainment
    Featured

    AFRIMA, PMAN, MPAN, RELPI, AMAMN Hold Emergency Summit on Nigerian Music Industry 

    By Khadijah OlowodeOctober 2, 20230
    Recent

    AFRIMA, PMAN, MPAN, RELPI, AMAMN Hold Emergency Summit on Nigerian Music Industry 

    October 2, 2023

     Ilebaye Wins BBNaija All Star; Beats Mercy, Cee Cee To N120m Star Prize In Record-breaking All Female Final 

    October 1, 2023

    Lagos Set To Host Shopping Festival With Spice Of Entertainment In December 

    October 1, 2023
  • Education
    Featured

    Jubilation, Praises As Akanke Women Library & Resource Centre Lands In Abeokuta

    By Soffiyyah OlamideOctober 2, 20230
    Recent

    Jubilation, Praises As Akanke Women Library & Resource Centre Lands In Abeokuta

    October 2, 2023

    NDDC Invites Applications for 2023/2024 Foreign Post Graduate Scholarship

    September 28, 2023

    Tragedy Hits LAUTECH As Final Year Accounting Students Returning From Excursion Trip Die In Auto Crash 

    September 28, 2023
  • Crime
    Featured

    Tinubu Commends EFCC on Anti-Graft Efforts; Unfolds More Robust Agenda

    By Soffiyyah OlamideOctober 4, 20230
    Recent

    Tinubu Commends EFCC on Anti-Graft Efforts; Unfolds More Robust Agenda

    October 4, 2023

    Police Arrest Naira Marley Over Mohbad’s Death 

    October 3, 2023

    PFN Backs EFCC in Fight Against Economic, Financial Crimes

    October 3, 2023
  • More
    • Celebration
    • Interviews
    • Health
    • Investigations
    • Metro
    • The Parliament
    • Opinion
    • TGN Award Night
    • Religion
    • Security
    • Sports
    • Technology
    • World
The Gazelle NewsThe Gazelle News
Home»We’ll Continue To Work With Nigerian Army To Make Oyo Safe — Makinde

We’ll Continue To Work With Nigerian Army To Make Oyo Safe — Makinde

The Gazelle NewsBy The Gazelle NewsMarch 9, 2020No Comments4 Mins Read
Gov. Rotimi Makinde
Gov. Rotimi Makinde
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

The Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, said at the weekend that his administration would continue to maintain cordial relationship with the officers and men of the Nigerian Army in order to keep the state safe and secure.

Governor Makinde, who stated this while speaking at a reception organised in his honour by the General Officer Commanding, GOC, 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Major-General Anthony Bamidele Omozoje, at the Tiger’s Den, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Odogbo, Ibadan, added that army officers had saved him from imminent death on at least two occasions.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, further indicated that Givernor Makinde thanked the military for its dedication to the peace and security of Oyo State.

He said: “I want to also specially thank the officers for the good work that they are doing to keep us safe and secure. To some people, it may be something new but to me, it is not. I have been saved twice from imminent death by the officers of this Division.

“The first experience was in 2007 when I was contesting to go to the Senate. On the day of election, my house was invaded by mobile policemen but I was rescued by the officers and was taken to Mokola Barracks where I stayed throughout the election. I did not even vote on the day of election, but I was happy that I came back unhurt due to the efforts of the officers of this 2 Division.

OYO STATE
OYO STATE COAT OF ARM

“Also, in 2015 when I was contesting to be the governor of this state, I was going to campaign in front of the family house of my opponent. Violence erupted but the officers of this division took charge and I was rescued unhurt. So, if I fast-track that to Operation Burst, I am glad to say that anytime we have them going out for an operation, we sleep peacefully because we know they will do the necessary things.”

Governor Makinde again commended the Nigerian Army for being organised and disciplined in their duties, noting that these two attributes of the army are similar to those of engineering, the profession he belongs.

“I tried to join the Nigerian Army because of two basic things; the organisation and the discipline. When it didn’t work out, I decided to be an engineer. There is similarity between the organisation and discipline of the army and that of the engineering profession.”

He stated that his administration would continue to provide social amenities for the well-being of all and sundry in the state, adding that he has approved the renovation of the school in the barracks.

He also promised to extend the second phase of Light-Up Oyo State Project to the barracks.

“The last time I was at the WASA event, I spoke about two major things; the dilapidated school in the barracks and the Light-Up Oyo State Project. Because you have been selfless in taking the wellbeing of the people of the state as top priority, I have given the approval for the renovation of the school.

“I also said that the second phase of the Light-Up project will not continue until we include Odogbo Barracks in it. In the next two or three weeks, we should approve the second phase, which we will make sure that it extends to the barracks.”

According to the governor, the new security architecture in the state would pave the way for Operation Burst to cover all the other zones within the state.

He said: “So, I look forward to us working closely together, especially Operation Burst. We are trying to cover the whole of Oyo State. Some people may not know that Oyo State is quite big in landmass. If you join all the states in the Eastern part of Nigeria, they are not as big as Oyo. So, I want to thank the officers for being diligent in keeping us safe.

“We still have quite a bit to do to entrench the new security architecture and, of course, we want the handshake all the way to Oke-Ogun, Ogbomoso, Ibarapa and other axes too.

“You are also our constituency, because when they were talking about the central abattoir system, I told them that they should remove the 2nd Division Barracks from the centralisation, because you have to do your things your own way. So, this is my constituency and I will always give you special consideration.”

While speaking earlier, the GOC, 2 Division  Nigerian Army, Major-General Omozoje, thanked the governor for his continuous support for the division while also conveying the goodwill message of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai to him.

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Tumblr Email
The Gazelle News
  • Website

Don't Miss
Agriculture

Oyo Open To Partnerships On Agribusiness, Mineral Devt, Others – Makinde; Receives Netherlands Ambassador

By Soffiyyah OlamideOctober 4, 20230

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has declared that the state will always be open to…

Tinubu Commends EFCC on Anti-Graft Efforts; Unfolds More Robust Agenda

October 4, 2023

Don’t Use NURTW’s Crisis To Blackmail FG, MC OluOmo Warns NLC 

October 3, 2023

Police Arrest Naira Marley Over Mohbad’s Death 

October 3, 2023
Stay In Touch
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Vimeo

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest creative news from SmartMag about art & design.

Most Viewed Posts
  • APO Press Releases
  • How Olori Ajoke Found A New Life Outside Oyo Kingdom
  • Wig-wearing Women to pay Tax
  • Exclusive: Drama At GAC Meeting As ex-Dep Gov, Senator, Others Tackle Speaker Over Alleged Attempt To Impose LG Chairmanship Candidates 
  • After DNA Tests Proved All Three Children Were Not His, ex-Aston Villa Striker Regains Possession Of 7-bedroom Mansion From ex-Wife
About Us
About Us

Your source for the lifestyle news. This demo is crafted specifically to exhibit the use of the theme as a lifestyle site. Visit our main page for more demos.

We're accepting new partnerships right now.

Email Us: tgnews2013@gmail.com
Contact: +234-802-304-5855

Most Viewed Posts
  • APO Press Releases Views: 92562 August 27, 2020
  • How Olori Ajoke Found A New Life Outside Oyo Kingdom Views: 48352 November 5, 2020
  • Wig-wearing Women to pay Tax Views: 41922 September 5, 2020
  • Exclusive: Drama At GAC Meeting As ex-Dep Gov, Senator, Others Tackle Speaker Over Alleged Attempt To Impose LG Chairmanship Candidates  Views: 34798 May 25, 2021
Search
New Comments
    Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest
    • Home
    © 2023 The Gazelle News. Designed by DeedsTech.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.