The Oyo State Government has issued a stern warning to corporate bodies, event planners, and anyone planning grandiose celebrations in respect of St. Valentine’s Day to ensure they adhere to the State rules and regulations.
In a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, he emphasized that all stakeholders planning valentine events must actively involve security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Nigeria Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Amotekun, Operation Burst, and other security arms, to ensure they have proper logistics in place for seamless gatherings.
The Commissioner also insisted that there must be a consensus between the planners, security and Medical personnel on the choices of the venues.
Additionally, the Oyo State Ministry of Health and the Hospitals Management Board must also be involved, along with private hospitals where necessary, to ensure adequate medical support.
The Commissioner further warned that anyone who flouts the directive will face the full wrath of the law. He reminded the public that the state is still mourning the unnecessary death of 35 children at a gathering in Ibadan on the 18th of December, 2024.
