Sayo Alagbe
The Ogbomoso Capital City Group (OCCG), a coalition of community leaders, social clubs, and distinguished indigenes of Ogbomoso, both at home and in the diaspora, has intensified its advocacy for the creation of New Oyo State, with Ogbomoso as its capital.
The group is spearheading efforts to ensure the division of the present Oyo State into Ibadan State and New Oyo State, as part of the ongoing state creation exercise being considered by the Federal Government. OCCG has formally advanced its campaign by making progress and on other stakeholder engagement
OCCG has made significant strides in mobilizing key stakeholders in Ogbomoso and beyond, securing broad support for the proposal. A Draft Bill currently was recently presented by Hon Olamiju Alao Akala of Federal House of Representatives advocating for the establishment of New Oyo
The group has also engaged with political leaders, and community stakeholders across the state, forming strategic committees to liaise with other interested parties and facilitate discussions at the legislative,political and traditional levels. Additionally, OCCG is collaborating with like-minded communities in the current Oyo State who are equally supportive of the proposed restructuring.
Why Ogbomoso as the Capital?
Ogbomoso, recognized as the second-largest city in the present Oyo State, is being proposed as the capital of New Oyo State due to its:
High population density
Cultural and historical significance
Strong economic viability
Proposed Structure of New Oyo State
According to OCCG’s proposal, the new state will comprise four administrative zones:
1. Ogbomoso
2. Oyo
3. Oke-Ogun I
4. Oke-Ogun II
The proposed New Oyo State will consist of nineteen (19) local government areas, ensuring it meets the viability criteria. These include:
Afijio
Atiba
Atisbo
Ogo-Oluwa
Irepo
Iseyin
Itesiwaju
Iwajowa
Kajola
Ori Ire
Olorunsogo
Oorelope
Oyo East
Oyo West
Saki East
Saki West
Surulere
Ogbomoso North
Ogbomoso South
Stakeholder Meeting and Endorsements At a recent high-profile meeting, OCCG received endorsements from prominent community figures, including:
Gen. Oladayo Popoola (Rtd)
Dr. Saka Balogun
Engr. Abu Salami
Alh. Lamidi Monsuru Ayoade Ejide
Prof. Segun Ajiboye
Prof. Jide Ajao
Dr. Akin Oladeji-Johnbrown
Mrs. Ruth Olasoko Adeyinka
Rear Admiral Jacob Ajani (Rtd)
Prof. John Aderinto
Mr. Kola Oyadiran
Chief Olaleye Pekun Armstrong
Prof. Rasheed Olaniyi
Pa Amos Ajekigbe
The group is currently making further efforts to get buy-in of all stakeholders for the benefit of all.
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