By Iyabo Adebisi
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called for unity and tolerance among residents as Nigeria moves toward a new political season.
Governor Makinde said this while speaking with newsmen after he received Oyo State delegation led by the deputy governor, Chief Bayo Lawal who paid Eid-el-Kabir homage to his residence.
The Governor while extending greetings to Muslim faithful stressed that government would come and go but the state and the country remain.
While acknowledging the rising political tension as the nation moves towards the general election, Governor Makinde maintained that Oyo state remains difficult to divide along ethnic or religious lines.
On the kidnapping of some school children and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, the governor said stakeholders were working round the clock to ensure that the victims are united with their families.
Edited by Olaolu Fawole
