The Governor of Osun state, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola has assured non indigenes residing in the state that his administration would protect their freedom and guarantee their life.
He equally told them that the state will not condone any form of tribal sentiments or discrimination against anyone.
Oyetola made the submission through his Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye during interaction with community of Ebira living in the state
“We strongly commit to democratic principles in our civic relations as this has necessitated the creation of civic engagement office as a democratic institution to allow government interface effectively with the people”
“All the non-indigenous communities in Osun such as the Ebiras, the Hausas, the Igbos among others are considered to be integral stakeholders which make up the state. You are all safe here, but be law abiding and perform your civic duties.”
He however urged them to be law abiding and perform all their civic duties while reiterating the commitment of his administration in ensuring a better state which works for all irrespective of social consideration such as class, religion, ethnicity among other.
The Ebira community through its president, Alh. Shaibu Abere, commended Governor Adegboyega Oyetola on his laudable performance.
Abere equally, extolled the wisdom with which the governor managed the Covid-19 pandemic in the state, which made Osun one of the least affected states in the federation.
He said the community acknowledged the amazing performance of Oyetola in steering the leadership of the shape despite the financial challenges which has brought about giant strides in the socio economic sectors such as health, education, road, security, mining, social empowerment and above all payment of salaries and pensions as at when due, emphasizing further that Oyetola is a sage using his wisdom and track record in financial management as well administrative experience to transform the state.
Abere further said that because of the agricultural potentials and cultural endowments of the Ebira people, they would be seeking for productive partnership with government.
He said, “we want progressive partnership with the state government in both agriculture and cultural development for mutual benefits.
“With our able men in farming and their spread across all local government areas of the state, we are sure of feeding the whole state and boost the agricultural stride through export of surplus values if given necessary supports needed to cultivate lands.”
The community which has its women mostly involved in trading also urged the state government to consider them for soft loans and grants which could help boost their businesses and by extension, the state economy while seeking for empowerment and capacity building for its members.
