Image caption: Oyo state governor Engr. Seyi Makinde
No going back on demolition of shanties in schools — Oyo govt
Yinka ADETUNJI
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The Oyo state government has insisted that there is no going back on the resolve to demolish illegal structures around schools in the state.
According to The Guardian newspaper, the chairperson, Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA) Justice Aderonke Aderemi (rtd.), stated this in Ibadan last week.
Aderemi said this while leading an inspection team to the Jemibewon Area of Sabo in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.
She reaffirmed the Oyo state government’s commitment to sanitizing the environment and maintaining a lawful and orderly society.
Speaking, after the visit, Aderemi said the government would not be distracted by complaints arising from the demolition exercises.
She said the visit was sequel to a petition received by the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority, OYRLEA dated 17th February 2025 calling the attention of the authority to shanties around St. Gabriel School, at Jemibewon axis.
Aderemi said: “Recall that His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde ordered the removal of shanties around school areas and fences on October, 24th 2023 and this must be upheld by the rule of law.
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“Letters have gone out twice to the occupants and owners of these illegal structures, our officers have even gone to meet with the ‘Seriki n Sabo’ to have dialogue with the residents, an ultimatum to vacate the place was issued as well.”
Recall there was partial compliance with the directive in 2023 after the governor gave the order, many illegal structures still stand on schools’ lands across the state.
