Makinde Creates Migration And Homeland Security Office To Combat Security Challenges In Oyo

Oyo state governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has created Migration and Homeland Security office to combat various security challenges, as well boost the economy of the state.

Mr Segun Adegoke, the Special Adviser to the Government on Migration and Homeland Security disclosed during a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council.

Adegoke, a retired Assistant Controller of Immigration was received by the state executives led by the Chairman, Chief Ademola Babalola.

The office of the Special Adviser, Migration and Homeland Security is an Oyo State executive office established by the Governor in 2022.

The newly created office aims at providing professional service toward managing the inflow and outflow of people and products in the state.

Adegoke said that the vision of the governor was to ensure sustainable development, adequate security and economic growth in the state as contained in his Omituntun 2.0 agenda.

He said that the effort of the governor would foster synergy with critical stakeholders toward the provision of the database for the state.

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The Governor’s aide said that the office would serve as a One-Stop Shop, especially for diaspora indigenes to make the state attractive for investment.

“It will preserve and uphold the state’s prosperity and economic security. Take proactive rather than retroactive actions, by building information-sharing partnerships with the grassroots and other security agencies.

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“Prepare for and protect the state against security threats and other hazards such as natural or man-made disasters, as well as public health emergencies.

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