State of Osun is peaceful for Business ~ says Oyetola

The Governor, state of Osun, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola reaffirmed the fact that there is peaceful coexistence in the state of Osun and the state is very safe under his watch for public and private businesses.

Governor Oyetola stated this in his office while receiving the Nigeria Institute of Architects. He describe all the rumors that have been spreading on social media about the security of the state as being exaggerated than what was on the ground.

Governor Gboyega Oyetola who spoke through his Deputy, Mr. Benedict Alabi commended the courage of the Nigeria Institute of Architect on their visit and their readiness to work with government in the area of enhancement of the face of the state.

He however urged his guests particularly the state of Osun chapter to pay dues and taxes as at when due.

"The more you give to government, the more government will give to you. You can say that it is the duty of the government to give to you in as much as government collects allocation from Abuja but allocation alone can never be enough for salaries and developmental projects" the governor said.

In his address, the National President of the Nigeria Institute of Architect, Arch. Festus Ujokuh appreciated the state government of Osun for their usual warm hospitality and for engaging architect in their projects whenever it's required.

He confirmed that state of Osun is the only state in Nigeria that employs architects in the local governments and gave them full recognition by which they also have local government chapters of the Nigeria Institute of Architect in the state.

In attendance with the Governor who was represented by his Deputy, Mr. Benedict Alabi were the Secretary to the State government, Prince Wole Oyebanji, the Chief of Staff, Dr. Charles Akinola and others.