Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Friday, approved the installation of 48 chieftaincy title holders, including three Royal Highnesses, one coronet-wearing Oba, and 44 Baales in various local governments of the state.

The approval was granted by the governor sequel to a memo raised by the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters.

According to a statement by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr. Olusegun Olayiwola, the approval became imperative following the vacancies created in the various stools as they affect each local government as a result of the demise of the previous holders of the respective titles.

It added that the administrative processes of filling the 48 chieftaincy titles had been concluded in accordance with the provision of the Chiefs Law of Oyo State, Cap.28 Section 15 (a&b) and that there was no court case or restraining order on any of the approved chieftaincy titles.

Meanwhile, the Governor on Thursday handed over another 30 operational vehicles to security agencies so as to help them more in securing lives and properties in the state.

The deputy governor of Oyo, Barr. Bayo Lawal, while presenting the vehicles on behalf of Governor Seyi Makinde, said it was part of their effort to strengthen the state’s security architecture.

Lawal added that the vehicles were in fulfilment of some of the promises Makinde had made prior to the 2023 general election, which took place in February and March.

“I like to say this is a promise kept. In the buildup to the 2023 general election, the governor made a promise that the security apparatus in the state will be fortified in a way that even criminals will hesitate to come into the state,” he said.