A delegation from the National Boundary Commission, on Monday, arrived in Osun State to intervene in the boundary disputes between some communities in the state and Oyo State.
The team, led by Mr. Femi Osinaike, visited the Deputy Governor, Mr Benedict Alabi, who is also the Chairman of Osun State Boundary Committee in Osogbo.
Osinaike said the mandate of his team was to aggregate and harmonise divergent views and positions of the disputed communities and enlighten them on boundary alignment, preparatory to further intervention.
“Our team is in Osun for townhall meetings with representatives of disputed border communities of Osun sharing interstate boundaries with Oyo state, with a view to settling every contending issue amicably,” he said.
He, however, commended the Osun Government for “consistent developmental drive of the administration,” adding that Gov. Adegboyega Oyetola had displayed seriousness in governance.
The team leader also lauded the Deputy Governor for the warm reception accorded them, which according to him, indicated a high level of sensitivity and responsiveness towards the wellbeing of the people.
He said: “It has become imperative to brief the deputy governor, who is the Chairman of Osun Boundary Committee, on the status of Osun with Oyo State boundary.
“Osun/Oyo interstate boundary has been traced and discussed with grey sectors to be sorted out. However, the National Boundary Commission, in partnership with the states, is expected to identify the issues.