Osun State Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola has restated his commitment towards making lives better for the people of the State by ensuring that his administration is more people-centric.
Oyetola said this on Saturday, August 28, 2021, when he received Award of The Most People-Friendly Governor in Nigeria by Rotary Club of Ilesa Metropolitan.
The programme, which coincides with 10 anniversary of the Club and investiture of Rotarian Sadiku Philomena Nkechi as tht 6th President of the Club, has many dignitaries in attendance.
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Represented by this Commissioner for Political Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations, Hon. Taiwo Akeju, Oyetola appreciated the Club for deeming it fit to honour him, stating that his administration has been centered on the needs of the people. He said all the policies and projects executed by the current administration were nominated by the people during different stakeholders engagement held at different times.
The Governor said the Award coming from Rotary Club, a club noted for its exclusive heart for the people, especially the weak and the vulnerable, has convinced him that the resolve of his administration to hinge its service on the people is a noble one.
“Permit me to also note that the string of service that joins Rotary and our government together is at the heart of democracy whose tenets are moving the world and our State to the path of inclusivity and good governance.
“I thank the Rotary Club of Ilesa Metropolitan for counting me worthy of the Award of The Most-People-Friendly Governor in Nigeria. I appreciate this honour and it is an encouragement to do more.
“I would like to congratulate Rotarian Sadiku Philomena Nkechi on her official investiture ceremony as the 6th President of the Rotary Club of Ilesa Metropolitan.
“The brilliance and deep passion of Rotarian Sadiku leaves no one in doubt that this noble club is in for an interesting time in the service of the people.
“I must also recognise the ingenuity of this Club in throwing up great members to lead the Club and for its seamless power transition since it came into being six years ago.
“The title of this award, The Most-People-Friendly Governor in Nigeria, is instructive. It speaks to the recognition of our fidelity to our purpose and mission in government.
“The people are the reason we are in government and they are at the centre of all we do as an Administration. Our services relate to them in content and strategy.
“We deliver adequate, equitable and quality service to the people across the sectors through our Development Agenda, which is our pact with the people. We employ inclusive governance to enable them to dictate their needs while we implement as faithful servants.”
