The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, commenced the evacuation of beggars from the shanties on Jemibewon Road, Sabo area of Ibadan, to the newly built Akinyele Resettlement Centre.
The evacuation process formally commenced following a tour of the new site by Arewa community leaders and representatives of the beggars on Saturday.
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The State’s Commissioner for Environment, Barrister Idowu Oyeleke, who led the first set of evacuees to Akinyele, said that the new site is fitted with social amenities including schools, hospitals, and recreation centres.
Other Ministries involved in the exercise include Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Information, Culture and Tourism, Local and Chieftaincy Matters as well as the Office of the Executive Secretary, Oyo State Security Trust Fund.
