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Amotekun
By Victor Adeoti
Osogbo, March 4, 2020 (NAN) Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun has described the South-West Security Network, codenamed ‘Operation Amotekun’, as a child of necessity.
He said that with the emergence of Amotekun, the South-West zone had become a safe haven.
The governor said this during while receiving the leadership of Yoruba Unity Forum who were on a courtesy visit to his office on Wednesday in Osogbo.
According to Oyetola, the critical security need of the entire zone at a point is creating avoidable fear for intending visitors to the region, thus necessitating the creation of the security outfit.
“I will like to commend the entire Yoruba nation for standing up in support of the establishment of Amotekun.
“The support has created an incentive and encouragement for it to stay.
“I can assure you that Amotekun has come to stay and the entire zone is secure,” Oyetola said.
Speaking earlier, the Chairman of the forum, Archbishop Ayo Ladigbolu, applauded Oyetola for prioritising security of lives and property of the citizens.
Ladigbolu said that with the establishment of Amotekun for the security of the entire zone, Oyetola and his colleagues in the South-West had assured the Yoruba nation that the good old days were here again.
“We cannot forget to congratulate you and your brother governors on the successful establishment of Amotekun. This has rekindled our hope that the good old days are here again.
The good old days when the region could mobilise resources to take care of the people and the youth could organise themselves to engage in meaningful competition towards the protection of the zone”, Ladigbolu said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Houses of Assembly of Osun, Oyo, Ondo, Ogun and Lagos states had, on Tuesday, passed Amotekun bills into law. (NAN)
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Edited by ‘Wale Sadeeq

Gas
By Victor Adeoti
Osogbo, Feb. 23, 2020 (NAN) The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Osogbo Field Office, has warned skid gas operators against sales of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in residential areas in the state.
Mr Olusegun Daboh, DPR’s Operations Controller, in an interview with the News of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Osogbo, said the warning had become imperative in order to avoid fire outbreak.
Daboh, who noted that proliferation of illegal gas skid operators in the state had reached a worrisome level, said that the organization would continue to clamp down on those selling LPG in residential areas.
He said that the agency had given all illegal gas skid operators in the state, especially those operating in residential areas till end of February to close shop.
The controller said anyone caught after the expiration of the ultimatum would be dealt with in accordance with the law.
Dabor, who noted that the department had shut more than 20 illegal gas plants in the last few weeks, said that the agency would not rest until safety procedures were strictly adhered to by gas plants operators in the state.
He said that the only approved places for sales of gas were gas plants and gas stands in the state.
Dabor said that the agency would not relent in ensuring that people did their businesses in accordance with the law.
“We are appealing to LPG operators in the state to adhere strictly to the rules and regulations of the gas industry.
“DPR has mandate from the Federal Government to ensure that stakeholders comply with safety guidelines and ensure that only licensed LPG operators are allowed to operate.
“Most of these skid gas operators are not illegal but they did not meet safety guidelines.
“As an agency mandated with the responsibility of ensuring safety in oil and gas industry, we cannot fold our arms watching people operating illegally”, Daboh said. (NAN)
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Edited by ‘Wale Sadeeq

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