BY Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo

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Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola has ascribed the sociopolitical and economic stability in that state to peaceful coexistence among all communities.
Oyetola said, the peaceful coexistence in the state could not be unconnected to his administration’s continuous engagement with the all social strata including the non-indigenous communities.
The governor spoke during an edition of Governor’s Meeting with Non-Indigenous Communities including the Hausa, Igbo, Tivs, Ebira, Igede, Igala and Fulani resident in Osogbo Federal Constituency held at Adenle Grammar School Ayetoro Osogbo, the state capital.
Represented by his Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, Oyetola lauded non indigenous communities in the state for supporting and being responsive to the engagement frameworks of the government, designed to serve as a mechanism of bridging the gap between the government and the people.
Oyetola further commended the leaders of the non- indigenes for their commitment to promoting peace and stability in the state despite series of ethnic challenges seen in other places.
Assuring them of resolve to further engender inclusive governance, peaceful coexistence as well as the security of all and sundry in the state, the governor then, enjoined them not to harbour criminals but always report any case of breakdown of law to the appropriate authority.
He charged all residents to abide by the laws and orders, as the government would not condone any erring individual or group irrespective of social, religious and ethnic consideration.
In his remark, the Senator representing Osun Central Senatorial District, Ajibola Basiru appreciated the non indigenous communities for their unwavering support for the current administration, emphasising that the program was necessary for the purpose of maintaining the peace and stability the state currently enjoins.
Ajibola who doubles as the senate spokesperson also underscored the importance of continuous engagement as only a virile means of managing series of ethnic challenges as well as sustaining peaceful coexistence in the country.
In their separate remarks, leaders of all non indigenous communities at event commended Governor Oyetola for his dynamic and detribalised leadership in the state which had not only necessitated the peaceful coexistence and general security, but also the welfarism of all.
They expressly described Oyetola’s disposition to governance as exemplary and worthy of emulation from which others at the helms of affairs must take.