Checkout The New 100 Security Patrol Vehicles Gov Seyi Makinde Commissions For Use - PHOTOS

The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, launched the 100 security patrol vehicles his government earlier purchased to enhance security operations in the State.

Governor Makinde, who equally launched the State’s Security Code 615, declared that the welfare of security officials would be the top priority of his administration.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the Governor as making the declaration at a brief event to mark the distribution of the 100 Kia Rio units to security agencies in the state.

According to the Governor, with the launch of sophisticated gadgets and communication tools in the vehicles, criminals would have no place to hide in the state.

The statement further added that the government of Oyo State was bent on keeping the State safe, so as to ensure that those who come to do business in the state can sleep with two eyes closed.

The Governor described the launching of the vehicles as a milestone in the State, adding that the welfare of security officers will be given top priority.

The Governor maintained that criminal elements in the State were in for a tough time because the security agencies now have Oyo State covered in terms of communication equipment and other gadgets.

He equally tasked security officers to be ready and up to the task to combat crimes in the State.

“In furtherance of our administration’s vision for a safe Oyo State, we are here to launch these security patrol vehicles. The men are ready. They are no-nonsense officers and men. So, criminals are now in for it in Oyo State, if they ever try to come in here, I believe we are up to the task.

“I thank our service commanders for their cooperation for contributing the officers and men that will carry out this task to secure Oyo State for us. We have Oyo State covered in terms of communication, which is a new one. It means that no matter where in Oyo State, we will get criminals. I can’t wait to see officers chase criminals down the streets with the siren blaring because they now have everything that is required of them to do their job.

See photos of the commission below

Security: Oyo State Government Purchases 100 New Cars For Police, Army etc - Photos

Just as the slogan of Oyo State that says, "Ajise bi Oyo lari Oyo o s'egbe Baba eni kokan", that is, you can only wish to be like Oyo, but you can't match to its standard.

The government of Oyo State has unveiled 100 units of Kia Rio Automatic Transmission Executive Patrol Vehicles which will be used for Security Operatives in Oyo state.

The Kia Rio cars were nearly purchased and will be distributed to all arms of security agencies in the state to enhance mobility in terms of security. It will be recalled that in August, the Oyo State Executive Council approved N832.6 million for the procurement of 100 units of vehicles for security agencies in the state.

According to the government source, this became necessary to make provision for the vehicular movement of the security operatives around the nooks and crannies of the state.

These are photos of the nearly purchased cars that are embedded with Oyo State Emblem and their state emergency number in case of any help.

See The State of The Road Of Ibadan Circular Road That Oyo State Government Paid ₦67billion For - Photos

The Governor of Oyo State, Mr Seyi Makinde visited the Ibadan Circular Road, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Thursday and he was disappointed at the state of work and what he met on ground. This is according to him after the state government had paid a whopping sum of ₦67billion for the take off of the roads.

He issued a stop-work order in respect of the construction of the 32 kilometres road awarded by the past administration since May 2017 at the cost of #67 billion.

The Governor emphasised the significance of the Circular Road, declaring that the road was of utmost importance to the economy of Oyo state.

He also stated that his administration remained determined to build infrastructures that will help to expand the economy of the State.

He said: "Basically, what we saw was not encouraging. The agreement was signed in 2017, almost three years now. The work done so far was at 5 per cent or 5.5 per cent. Also, this was a concession of about N65 billion for a 32-kilometre road. We just felt we need to pull back a little bit, look at things holistically and then take a decision in order to move forward.

"The circular road is extremely important to the economy of Oyo State and if a contractor can only achieve 5 per cent in three years, you can imagine how many years it will take to complete the road."

It would be recalled that the 32-kilometre road was awarded by the immediate past administration of Senator Abiola Ajimobi at the cost of N67 billion.

While speaking at the site, Governor Makinde expressed disappointment and dissatisfaction at the level of work done by the contractor, ENL Consortium Limited, saying he was unhappy and unimpressed with what he observed on the site.

The Governor promised to meet with the contractors in order to review the work plan for major development.

These are photos of the road after 3 years the contractor has started working on it...

This is what the initial plan looks like when the contract was awarded in 2017

Traffic Congestion: OYRTMA Impounds 50 Trailers Causing Traffic Jam - Photos

In a move aimed at sanitizing Oyo State highways and ensuring free flow of traffic, the Chairman Oyo State Road Transport Management Agency (OYRTMA), Dr. Akin Fagbemi yesterday led men and officers of the agency to impound fifty vehicles at the popular Iwo-Road, along Lagos-Ibadan Highway in Ibadan North local government in Ibadan.

Several heavy-duty vehicles were indiscriminately parked along the road, causing huge obstruction to free vehicular movement along the corridor and paralyzing economic activities around the area.

The trailers were taken to the agency's headquarters in the State secretariat at Agodi to free up traffic and allow business activities without of residents.

While addressing the drivers of the impounded vehicles, the Chairman said the present administration in the State was not out to make life unbearable for the people of the State but to do all within the ambit of the law to woo foreign direct Investors by creating enabling environment devoid of avoidable and perpetual traffic jams.

"You may recall that we recently announced the approval by the governor for immediate use of a 250-trucks capacity parking space at our Sanyo operational centre. While frantic efforts are on to secure other parking spaces across the State, we implore all heavy duty vehicle operators to utilize the available park and desist from indiscriminate parking on the highways as this is highly inimical to other road users as well as the fact that it cripples economic activities within the State.

"This operation is not to witch-hunt anybody. We are aware of the technical implications of the continuous parking of these heavy-duty vehicles whose imposing weights far supersedes that of the designed load-carrying capacity of the highways thus destroying the roads by creating portholes at different sections of the highways.

"We, therefore, enjoin all trailer operators within the State to cooperate with the State Government to achieve free flow of traffic across the 33 local government areas of the State."

The State government had about a week ago announced the approval of 250 trucks capacity parking space to decongest highways within the Ibadan metropolis as a response to prayers from business concerns in the city for government to find a lasting solution to the traffic menace.

Save Our Roads From Total Collapse - Ogbomoso Residents Cry Out To Oyo State Govt, FG

Residents of the APAKE AXIS of Ogbomoso down to Oja titun junction has cried out to the Oyo State Government to save their roads from total collapse. According to an eye witness report, the road is fast eating up to other parts of the road and needs urgent attention before the roads become unmotorable for road users.

According to one of the residents, he said, the state of our minor and major roads in Ogbomosoland is very challenging and embarrassing. It is our responsibility to speak out for the necessary actions to be taken by the authorities concern and for our public office holders in Ogbomosoland to take up their responsibilities. 

The Federal Road within Ogbomosoland needs urgent rehabilitation, Ogbomoso-Oyo Road within the township has become a death trap, Ilorin - Ogbomoso road within less than one kilometre from Takie-Oju Odo-Apake. Ogbomoso-Oyo road (Ogbomoso High School) Axis Uncle B To Federal Road Safety, Apake Axis of Ogbomoso down to Oja Titun junction and more calls for urgent rehabilitation.

These are some of the images from the road 

Oyo Dry Port: Seyi Makinde Inspects Ongoing Construction At The Site - Photos

Since the handing over of Oyo Dry Port to the Oyo State Government, little has been heard of this project. The project which costs about 35 billion naira has been rested for a while maybe this is due to change in power, we can't really say. The Oyo Dry Port was meant to be an inland port where all containers will be loaded thereby relieving the Lagos port which has become too full due to containers from owners

Oyo State Gov., Engr Seyi Makinde decided to see things for himself by inspecting the ongoing construction at this site. It will interest you to note that this place has been left untouched since the past administration. This place was handed to former gov., Ajimobi who signed on behalf of the state government and Mr Rotimi Ameachi who signed for the federal government respectively.

See photos of the inspection below...

Residents Send SOS To Government As Ditch Divides The Road

A resident has called on the Oyo State, the Federal Ministry of Works, and all the stakeholders involved in road construction of a certain ditch along the Ilorin Old road.

According to Shola Obadara, This Deep Ditch Along Ilorin Old Road At Oniyeye Area Before Orile Igbon, Gambari Need Very Urgent Attention To Avoid Accidents.

A closer look at the ditch, however, shows that it's fast-spreading into mid-way and it can be very dangerous for drivers for ply this road at night especially for drivers who are not familiar with this road.

A stitch on time they say saves nine.

Attention;
1. Director Of Works, Surulere Local Govt, Oyo State
2. Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA)
3. Honourable Commissioner, Oyo State Ministry Of Works
4. Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA)