GOVERNOR Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State has charged the leadership of the Federal Character Commission to ensure equity and fairness in the distribution of the nation’s resources, including commonwealth, infrastructure and appointments.
Oyetola gave the charge on Thursday while receiving the delegation of the Commission, led by its Commissioner from Osun, Adeoye Rasak, in his Abere office, Osogbo.
Oyetola said it was incumbent on the leadership of the Commission to instill the culture of equity, fairness and evenness among government agencies and reflect same in its dispositions.
The Governor, who described the Commission as a reflection of Nigeria as a federating unit, said it should oversee what belonged to each of the federating units and ensure even distribution of commonwealth, be it appointments or infrastructure.
He said, “The Federal Character Commission is a reflection of the fact that we are a federating unit. It is a Commission that oversees what belongs to all of us. It is a Commission that should ensure even distribution of commonwealth, be it appointment or infrastructure.
“So my charge is for you to ensure equitable distribution of the nation’s resources be it appointment or infrastructure. I am glad that you said there is a reasonable level of cooperation between your Commission and our Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
“The observation before was that there was no cooperation, but as a government, we are determined to ensure that there is cooperation on whatever that can aid the development of our state. There has been a cordial relationship, not only between your Commission and the State, but also with all the agencies working in our state. Our state is very peaceful.”
Congratulating the new Commissioner, Adeoye Rasak, Oyetola urged him to ensure that Osun gets a fair share of whatever belongs to the state.
He implored him to correct the palpable high-handedness in the allocation and sharing of positions belonging to the state, saying, “As I congratulate you on your appointment, I want you to ensure that we get a fair share of whatever belongs to us. You are in the position to get the best for us. We are not in the position to know in terms of distribution but you are the one that will know.”
