By Iyabo Adebisi
Oyo State Government has officially inaugurated the new executive members of the Park Management System (PMS) eight months after the appointment of the former secretary of the PMS, Mr Tomiwa Omolewa, as its new Chairman and Mr Kasali Lawal as secretary in the State.
The state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr Segun Olayiwola at the swearing-in ceremony held at the House of Chiefs, secretariat, Ibadan, warned the newly inaugurated executive members that the state government would hold them responsible for any act that was capable of jeopardizing the peace and progress of the state.
Mr Olayiwola stated cy that the State will not condone any unwholesome acts, drinking of illegal substances and other nefarious activities in the various parks.
His words “May I seize this opportunity to advise that the Oyo State Government as your employer will forthwith hold you responsible for any act inimical to the peace and progress of Oyo State.
“The effort of the government is intended to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our Park Managers in the discharge of their duties at the various parks
“The implementation of the new management system is a pointer to the fact that the present administration brings to bear its all-round experience in the area of governance.
” It is noteworthy to observe that our parks serve as vital space for recreation, relaxation and community gathering, hence the need to hold accountable the managers of the various parks across the nooks and crannies of the State and to streamline park operations.
” Let me state categorically that the State will not condone any unwholesome acts, drinking of illegal substances and other nefarious activities in the various parks.
” At this juncture, it is pertinent to note that the administration of oaths being administered today by the State Government is meant to provide sanity to the system and to inculcate the culture of accountability in our various parks.
Mr Olayiwola, while affirming that all factions of the motor unions have been incorporated in the newly constituted executive, however, urged any faction who felt omitted in the new arrangement to approach the office of the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters for necessary action.
In a remark, the new Chairman of the PMS in the state, Alhaji Tomiwa Omolewa expressed gratitude to Governor Makinde for the gesture, pledging to instil sanity in the transport sector of the state
Earlier in their seperate goodwill messages, the state Chairman of Associations of Local Government of Nigeria, ALGON, Oyo state chapter, Sikiru Sanda represented by Chairman, Ibadan Northwest local government Rahman Adepoju and Oba Hamidu Ajibade both solicited the cooperation of members of the PMS with the state government towards ensuring peace and progress of the state.
The newly inaugurated members of the PMS are Alhaji Tomiwa Omolewa, ( Chairman), Alhaji Kasali Ajisafe ( Secretary), Alhaji Tajudeen Jimoh ( Vice Chairman) Alhaji Kamorudeen Idowu ( Treasurer) and Alhaji Adeniji Tirimisiyu( Financial Secretary) among other state executive members
It would be recalled that the state governor, Seyi Makinde, hours after he was sworn in for a second term in office, ordered the dissolution of the disciplinary committee of the PMS led by Mr Mukaila Lamidi, popularly called Auxiliary.
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