Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has cautioned whoever succeeds him against dismantling key agencies established by his administration, warning that such a move could undermine governance and order in the state.
Makinde gave the warning on Thursday while commissioning the newly constructed office complex of the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA).
The governor, whose second and final term is expected to end in May 2027, insisted that the institutions created under his administration should be allowed to continue operating beyond his tenure.
Among the agencies he listed were the Oyo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun; the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency; the Oyo State Project Performance Monitoring Agency; the Oyo State Mobilisation Agency for Socioeconomic Development; and the Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency.
He also identified OYRLEA as one of the institutions his successor should preserve.
The governor said the agencies were established to promote orderliness, strengthen governance and address specific needs across different sectors of the state.
He warned that scrapping them could have negative consequences for the administration of the state, arguing that a government genuinely concerned about Oyo’s future would have no reason to dismantle the institutions.
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Makinde further linked effective governance to respect for the rule of law, saying it was essential for maintaining security, attracting investment and improving economic activity.
“At the heart of good governance is the rule of law. When people know their rights and security agencies enforce the law without bias, you have order, investors come in, and the economy improves. That is what we have experienced in Oyo State,” he said.
Makinde’s remarks underline his call for continuity in the state’s institutional and policy framework beyond his departure from office.
