Governor of Oyo state, H. E. Seyi Makinde has stated that his administration plans to engage officers of the Man O' War Nigeria to aid in providing security and surveillance for primary and secondary schools in the state. He said that the action was necessary due to the recent increase in insecurities in different part of the country The governor said, "Man O’ War, as an organisation, I know is trying its best. I can testify to the role Man O’ War played during the elections that I participated in as governorship candidate in 2015 and 2019. So, I will renew my commitment in Man O’ War. "Yes, the nation is faced with insecurity challenges right now all over the place. We have insurgency in the North-East, banditry in the North-West. We have herders/farmers clash in the North-Central zone of the country. And we thought those were far, remote, but now, they are at our door step. "Here also in Oyo State, we have been dealing with kidnapping, farmers/herders clashes and people have suddenly become temperamental. "Before now, if you were walking on the street, you would see some issues arise and people would settle them amicably. But now, they will almost kill one another. So, this is a period that Man O’ War will need to double its efforts and look at programmes at the grassroots level where we can project more on the issue of citizenship and leadership for our country." He stated that a proposal have been made on fencing and having demarcations for all of this school, stressing that the national or stat2 command team would be engaged to ensure that the proposal come to light of day. He said that he would resume sponsorship of the Man O' War in his personal capacity, even when is no longer governor, he will continue to do it. While assuring sponsorship of the Man O' War in his personal capacity, the governor donated two utility vehicles to the Man O' War, Oyo state command and one to the National command. He said, "Today, Oyo State will donate two utility vehicles to the Man O’ War, Oyo State Command and one to the National Command. "Also, on the request for allocation of the former abandoned FRSC office, I don't know the state of the facility but we have to talk to the Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development. Let me also assure you that Oyo State will look for a suitable place that we can allocate to Oyo State Man O' War. "And in terms of the sponsorship of Man O' War National Camp in August, we will support you both from the government side and privately. I will always be proud of the uniform of the Man O' War. So, I want to use this opportunity to appreciate you for your support and professionalism. During the 2019 election, you played a stabilising role. You were out there to complement the efforts of other security agencies." Deputy national commandant of the Man O'War, Gbenga Adedamola called for the re-awakening of the culture of joining voluntary organisations like the Man O’ War among Nigerian youths to build the spirit of patriotism. While making a request for assistance from the governor to make the organization function better the, he said that the passion and commitment of the governor for youth development remained commendable
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