- Ekungba says meeting to promote unity, religious tolerance, security cooperation
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reiterated his administration’s determination to safeguard the lives and property of all residents, irrespective of religion, ethnicity, or cultural background.
He gave the assurance when he hosted the Sarkin Hausa in Ondo State alongside representatives of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Akure on Friday, September 5, 2025.
Aiyedatiwa commended the Hausa community for their role in sustaining the relative peace enjoyed in the state and encouraged them to continue to foster unity, live harmoniously in their communities, and steer clear of acts capable of tarnishing their image.
He emphasized that security is a collective responsibility, while reaffirming his government’s resolve to provide adequate protection for everyone across the state.
Also speaking, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Jamiu Ekungba, explained that the meeting aimed at promoting unity, religious tolerance, and stronger security collaboration among communities.
In his remarks, Secretary to the Sarkin Hausa in Ondo State, Mr. Abdulsalam Musa, who spoke on behalf of the community, called for improved social amenities and infrastructure such as health centres, as well as formal recognition of Hausa monarchs in the state.
Those present at the event included the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti; Commander of Amotekun Corps, Mr. Adetunji Adeleye; Sarkin Hausa of the 18 local government areas in Ondo State; and the Chief Imam of Akure, Alhaji Yayi Akorede, among others.
