Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun, has said that his administration has established comprehensive reform measures for the Amotekun corps in the state.
News About Nigeria reports that this is contained in a statement issued by Olawale Rasheed, the governor’s spokesperson after receiving a delegation from the Ife Development Board at the Government House in Osogbo, the state’s capital.
Adeleke noted that the reform would strengthen the corps’ role as a bridge between local communities and federal security agencies.
“My administration is already reforming the state’s Amotekun security service as a bridge between local communities and the federal security services,” he said.
“Local vigilante and forest hunters would henceforth be working with Amotekun service and other formal security agencies to secure Osun cities and rural areas.”
The governor voiced discontent with Ile-Ife’s current development, announcing major infrastructure enhancements, including the Lagere flyover construction and the dualisation of the road to the Ooni’s palace, aimed at revitalizing the ancient city.
He also stated that the modernisation of Ile-Ife was essential, especially given the city’s historical and cultural significance.
“Ile-Ife is too important to remain underdeveloped. The city cannot continue to look like a village, especially when hosting global visitors,” Adeleke said.
Adeleke was accompanied by his deputy, Kola Adewusi, while explaining the Ile-Ife’s role as the cultural capital and spiritual home of all Yoruba people worldwide.
He also noted the city’s importance as a tourism and religious hub, attracting visitors from North and South America and other parts of the world.
