On Public hearing of Amotekun Corps Bill: Oyetola commends Osun parliament for sense of responsibility.

Governor State of Osun Mr Gboyega Oyetola has lauded the state of Osun House of Assembly for giving Osun Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps Bill expeditious Public hearing.

He commended the state parliament for the sense of responsibility by giving the security and well-being of the people of the state a top most priority.

The Governor gave the commendation on Monday at a public hearing session of the State of Osun Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps Bill held at State House of Assembly Complex, Osogbo.

Mr Oyetola had two weeks ago forwarded the bill to the state house of Assembly as executive bill for consideration as a legal framework for the establishment of the Joint security network by the Southwest states' Governors code-named Amotekun.

The State House of Assembly upon receiving the bill considered it for public hearing after giving it first and second reading with a view of seeking the opinions of the general public especially the stakeholders before passing it into law.

Speaking at the public hearing of the bill on Monday, Governor Oyetola commended the state house of Assembly for rising speedily to the issues affecting the state.

Mr Oyetola who spoke through his Deputy Mr Benedict Alabi said this shows the quality of the leadership of the house and depicts the pride of place the house accords matters of State and public importance.

" This is a clear testimony of the readiness of the house to work with the other arms of government to take Osun to unprecedented heights without compromising its constitutional responsibilities.

"This public hearing session of the State of Osun Security Network Agency and the Amotekun Corps Bill is a huge complement to our efforts as government at making peace and security the harbinger of progress and development".

He stated that the joint security network is the metaphor for peace and the highway to the economic transformation that people desire.

While describing Amotekun as critical to the development agenda of his administration, Governor Oyetola said the initiative is in the best interest of the future of the people and for a sustainable development hence the need for all and sundry to own the initiative and nurture it.

" As a government, we have always believed that our people are the most precious resources. consequently, in the spirit of democracy and in the firm belief that our collective reasoning will deliver the best way to secure ourselves and drive us to own our game, we are soliciting inputs from you all on how best to secure our state and our people", Mr Oyetola added.