The Osun State Government has urged continued calm and open dialogue to resolve the long-running land dispute between the state and neighbouring Oyo.
This position was reinforced during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the National Boundary Commission (NBC) to Governor Ademola Adeleke’s office at the Osun State Secretariat in Abeere on the 16th of June, 2025.
Deputy Governor Kola Adewusi, who received the NBC delegation on behalf of the governor, highlighted the importance of cooperation and non-violent solutions.
He stated, “I believe the solution is within; it is political, Nobody knows when the land was created, but now we are fighting over it. At the end of the day, it’s a round table solution.”
Adewusi also revealed that both state governors had mandated their deputies to visit the affected communities for an on-the-ground assessment, noting that local leaders are often blamed during crises.
“The two governors summoned me and my counterpart from Oyo to visit the area and assess the situation. When there’s crisis, the leaders of the area are often blamed. That is why we are taking this seriously,” he said.
NBC Director-General, Surveyor Adamu Adaji, applauded the Osun Government’s early interventions in managing the internal boundary dispute. He underlined the need for public awareness on land demarcation.
“We are here to appreciate His Excellency for his concern and support. After today’s meeting, we will work jointly to review documents and see how we can resolve the remaining issues.
Our aim is to advise and appeal to the two states and the inhabitants to kindly cooperate with each other,” Adaji explained.
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He expressed hope that the situation would be resolved, citing the shared interest of both governments.
“The two governments are enthusiastic, and we believe this issue can be resolved amicably,” he added.
NBC’s visit follows fresh reports of violence in boundary areas, particularly between Lagelu Local Government in Oyo and Iwo Local Government in Osun.
In a move to douse tensions, both governors have assigned their deputies to meet local leaders and coordinate with security agencies as a joint report on the boundary issue nears release.
Tragically, an Amotekun officer in Osun reportedly lost his life while responding to an emergency in one of the affected communities.