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Makinde commends security agencies for keeping Oyo safe, secure

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has commended the security agencies in the state for maintaining peace and ensuring that the state remains safe for economic activities to thrive.

He stated this on Wednesday at the grand finale of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, held at the Remembrance Arcade, Government House, Agodi, Ibadan.

Governor Makinde, while addressing journalists at the end of the event, expressed appreciation to the officers and men of the Armed Forces for their dedication and for securing the state. He urged them not to relent in their efforts.

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He assured that his administration would continue to remember and support the maimed soldiers, widows, orphans and other dependants of the fallen heroes, as they paid the price to keep the country safe and secure.

Governor Makinde also presented a brand-new car to the pioneer Director of Operations, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Major Rasaki Salawu (rtd), for his support and immense contributions to the Oyo State Government through the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority.

In his remarks, the chairman of the Nigerian Legion, Oyo State Command, Deputy Commandant General Julius Ogunkojo, appreciated Governor Makinde for his generous donation towards the launch of the emblem and for supporting the legionnaires across the 33 local government areas of the state.

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The ceremony witnessed the laying of wreaths at the remembrance cenotaph by Governor Makinde, the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin; the Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Iyabo Yerima; and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I), who was represented by Asipa Olubadan, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi.

Others present included the General Officer Commanding, 2 Division Nigerian Army, Major General O.G. Onubogu; the Chairman of the Nigeria Legion, Oyo State Command, DCG Julius Ogunkojo; the Commander, 2 Division Garrison Nigerian Army, Brigadier-General H.I. Dasuki; the Commander 655, Nigerian Air Force Station, Ibadan, Air Commodore A.G. Akinyimika; the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Police Command, Mr Sonubi Ayodele; and a representative of the widows of the fallen heroes.

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The occasion also witnessed a 21-gun salute in honour of the fallen heroes, special prayers for the repose of the fallen heroes, and the release of ceremonial pigeons by the governor.

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