Governor Seyi Makinde has assured residents of Oyo state to continue to keep abreast of activities to combat the spread of Coronavirus in the state.
The governor stated this during a live phone in interview with Mayor Isaac Brown On Fresh 105.9 Ibadan on Tuesday.
When asked about the COVID-19 Task Force in the state and the delegation of power to former UCH CMD, the governor said Professor Alonge will be the head of the task force while he will give daily briefings as head of the Oyo State Government.
“It’s really not like I was not making unilateral decisions or I tried to project myself as the expert. It was a collective effort. I mean, you look at all the members of the Task Force, they were carefully selected due to the positions they are currently occupying or the expertise that they possess. We’ve also been bringing people in to still join it.
“Yes, Professor Alonge will be the head of the task force, he will give daily briefings while I recuperate. However, I will continue to work with the COVID-19 Task Force as head of the Oyo State Government.
“I just don’t want them to turn this into a Nollywood centre because I am going to be recording some videos and also some audio materials, to keep the people of Oyo State abreast of what we are doing.
Governor Makinde said the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 in Oyo State is a joint effort by both stakeholders and everyone in the state.
“So, you have my word and I am saying it clearly to the people of Oyo State, that we will continue to take all necessary actions to ensure that Coronavirus is contained in Oyo State.
“And just like they know me as a long-distance runner, I hope the people are listening. If I can outrun and outlast the virus, which I am sure, by God’s grace, I will do, so also will many of our people in Oyo State.”
