Gov Makinde Signs Oyo State Anti-Corruption Bill Into Law

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has signed the Oyo State Anti-Corruption Bill 2019 into law.

Speaking during the signing of the Bill to Law, Mr. Makinde said that the anti-corruption bill was signed into law to guard the resources of the state.

“We know for a fact that if we tackle corruption, we will have enough resources to take care of our people and that is exactly what this law is meant to achieve for us.“Corruption kills the society when money meant for projects, salaries and certain developmental initiatives are diverted,” he said.

Mr Makinde immediately after his assent, transferred the law to the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Professor Oyelowo Oyewo for further administrative actions.

The Governor had, as part of initial declarations upon assumption of office, declared that the State under his watch would establish its own anti-corruption agency to ensure probity, accountability and good governance.

Governor Makinde also reinstated that there is nothing to be scared of as the anti-corruption law was domesticated to bring governance closer to the grassroots and guard the resources of the state in the same manner. he added that the law has no political coloration just as corruption and underdevelopment have no political leanings.

Naija News recalls that the bill was earlier passed by the State House of Assembly last week finally got approval and has become active with the assent given by the governor.