An African professional organization known as the Omituntun Initiative in the Diaspora (OID) has praised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde for his active measures taken to facilitate the liberation of kidnapped pupils and educators within the Oriire Local Government Area.
The team commended Governor Makinde for his quick response during increasing safety issues within the state.
It highlighted that, by placing public safety ahead of political considerations, the Governor showcased strong leadership with the issuance of Executive Order 001 from 2026, designed to improve the oversight and cooperation among local security agencies and boost the safeguarding of people and assets.
A declaration released to the media and authored by OID representative, Attorney Ayotomiwa Adebayo, stated that the organization is carefully observing the circumstances and evaluating changes as they occur.
Although recognizing the continuous relief actions taken by the Oyo State Government, police authorities, and various involved parties, OID referred to the kidnapping as an extremely alarming event that has caused significant worry across Nigeria, both within the country and overseas.
The team remarked: "In an era where the country faces intricate safety issues, Governor Makinde's prompt action demonstrates the strong and resolute guidance needed during such times."
The OID showed support for the Governor and offered condolences to the residents of Oyo State, the administrators of the impacted schools, and the relatives of the kidnapped pupils and educators.
The team also praised Governor Makinde for his earnest approach to dealing with the matter and the actions being implemented to ensure the safe return of the hostages, emphasizing that each person’s life holds significance. They referred to the event as a challenging time for the state and promised their backing for everyone impacted.
The OID commended the Nigerian Police Force and other security organizations participating in the rescue efforts, encouraging them to make sure that every offender, supporter, and collaborator faces legal consequences, irrespective of their ethnicity, faith, or geographical background.
Voicing worry about increasing instability throughout the nation, the group cautioned that ongoing incidents of kidnap, assaults on educational institutions, and other acts of violence keep endangering Nigeria's democratic system, hindering national progress, and diminishing citizen trust.
As a result, the group urged the federal government to focus on ensuring public safety by implementing actions like setting up local police forces, boosting information collection efforts, increasing cooperation between different agencies, providing sufficient funds for security activities, using advanced technology to fight criminal activity, and reinforcing control over national borders.
"The safeguarding of human life and assets should continue as the primary concern of the government to guarantee a secure environment for everyone in the nation. Citizens have the right to reside and carry out their everyday tasks free from the threat of terrorism, cattle rustling, and various types of crime. The frequent incidents of kidnappings and violent assaults throughout the country require immediate and firm measures from the federal authorities," the declaration stated.
The OID highlighted that tackling the country's security issues demands a collective effort encompassing every level of governance, law enforcement bodies, customary authorities, local leaders, faith-based figures, and the general public.
"It is clear that these acts of robbery are exerting significant strain on the country's cohesion, tranquility, and safety. We call upon all Nigerians to come together against this piracy, which has emerged as a shared adversary and a serious danger to national stability," the statement said.
The community abroad remains hopeful that current recovery operations in Oyo State will result in the secure return of kidnapped pupils and educators. Additionally, it reiterated its dedication to backing programs aimed at fostering harmony, solidarity, safety, and long-term growth within Oyo State and throughout Nigeria.
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