By Miracle Ogunde
Oyo State governor, Engr. ‘Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated the Park Management System Executive in the state.
The PMS will be led by Alhaji Tomiwa Omolewa.
The governor, while speaking at the event held at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan said the introduction of the PMS initiative, which has since been copied by other states, demonstrated how his government brought in all-round experience into governance.
In a statement signed by Sulaimon Olanrewaju , Special Adviser (Media) to Oyo State Governor on Thursday, Makinde warned the newly sworn-in executive members to continue to uphold law and order in the state or risk being held accountable for any breakdown of law and order.
Represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr Olusegun Olayiwola, Makinde stressed that his administration will not tolerate any breach of peace in the state.
While charging the PMS Exco to be proactive in identifying and addressing potential issues that could lead to violence, the governor assured them of his administration’s continued support.
In his goodwill message, the commissioner equally warned that the Makinde administration would not tolerate acts of violence or actions capable of undermining the peaceful atmosphere in any part of the state.
According to him, all the PMS executive members would sign an undertaking with the government and security agencies towards ensuring that all their activities would be violence-free.
“May I seize this opportunity to advise that the Oyo State Government as your employer will forthwith hold you responsible for any act inimical to the peace and progress of Oyo State.
“The effort of the government is intended to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our Park Managers in the discharge of their duties at the various parks.
“The implementation of the new management system is a pointer to the fact that the present administration brings to bear its all-round experience in the area of governance.
“It is noteworthy to observe that our parks serve as vital space for recreation, relaxation and community gathering, hence the need to hold accountable the managers of the various parks across the nooks and crannies of the state and to streamline park operations.
“Let me state categorically that the state will not condone any unwholesome act; drinking of illegal substance and other nefarious activities in the various parks.”
The governor set up the PMS to regulate public transportation in the state following incessant violence among operators in the sector.
Speaking on behalf of his excos, the Chairman of the PMS, Alhaji Omolewa, popularly known as Tommy, pledged to abide by the law guiding the operation of the PMS in the state.
Omolewa promised that he and his team would work to ensure that sanity returns to all motor parks across the state and to ensure that the peace and harmony being enjoyed by all residents of the state is sustained.
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