IGBOKODA LAND DISPUTE: GOV AKEREDOLU RECEIVES COMMITTEE’S REPORT, MOVES AGAINST LAND GRABBING 

IGBOKODA LAND DISPUTE: GOV AKEREDOLU RECEIVES COMMITTEE’S REPORT, MOVES AGAINST LAND GRABBING

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has received the report of the Advisory Committee set up by the government on Communal Land Dispute in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of the state.

Submitting the report to the Governor on Thursday in his office, Alagbaka, Akure, the Chairman of the 5-man Committee, Chief Olajide Ajana,SAN, said the committee received four memoranda from interested and aggrieved parties.

Chief Ajana noted that the committee also held public hearing where stakeholders were able to speak and seek clarifications on their memos.

He expressed his belief that the recommendations of the committee will assist in resolving the communal land dispute in Igbokoda.

“Upon our appointment on the 9th of May, 2022, we contacted stakeholders for memoranda. Upon receipt of the memoranda, we analysed the memos. Upon analysing the memos, we held a Public meeting where stakeholders were able to speak to their memos and seek clarifications. After the meeting we analysed and reached recommendations.” The Chairman stressed.

Receiving the report, Governor Akeredolu appreciated members of the committee for their efforts and tenacity to ensure justice is served.

The Governor, who frowned at the activities of land grabbers in the state, also emphasised that all hands must be on deck to discourage land grabbing in the society.

He expressed confidence that the report would put an end to the crisis, adding that his administration is determined to permanently solve the problem in the affected communities.

Governor Akeredolu particularly encouraged Traditional Rulers across the state to always work for the peace and development of their domains.

Also in attendance were; the Deputy Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa; Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu; Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Sir Charles Titiloye and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Union Matters and Special Duties, Mr Dare Aragbaiye.

Richard Olatunde

Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State

July 7, 2022.

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