Oyo State: Governor Makinde Promises Better Performance in Second Term
The Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has promised a far better performance in his second term than his first four years of administration.
Makinde made the pledge on Sunday while addressing the congregation at the Cathedral of St Peter Church, Aremo in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
According to source, the governor was in the church for a special Thanksgiving Service in commemoration of his second term tagged as “Omituntun 2.0”.
The governor attributed all the achievements recorded by his administration in the first four years to the support of the people of the State.
He said the perception of the general public that second-term governors do not perform would not be his portion, promising that his performance in the second term would surpass that of his first term.
“I give you my total commitment to serve the people of Oyo State to the best of my ability.
“I want to finish strong and well and take Oyo State to a level that the next administration will find it easy to govern the State.
“We will use this second tenure to ensure that we consolidate on our achievements to lay solid foundation for the next administration to succeed,” he said.
Makinde, therefore, implored the congregation and the entire people of the State to pray for the success of his administration, assuring them that he would not disappoint.
The governor also urged all residents of the State to strive to upgrade their lifestyle, especially on the issue of environment.
He warned against the dumping of refuse/waste indiscriminately and trading in unauthoriszed places.
He said that his administration would do everything possible to make lifestyle-upgrade seamless.
Makinde further promised the provision of adequate security across the State under the “Omituntun 2.0″, saying that no meaningful development could happen in an atmosphere of insecurity.
He used the opportunity to announce that the church, Cathedral of St. Peter Anglican Church, Aremo, would continue to be the official church for the State government.
In his sermon titled “The Bible on The Trinity”, the Diocesan Bishop of Ibadan North Anglican Diocese, Williams Aladekogbe, urged the congregation to have faith in God.
“Makinde’s first tenure was full of monumental achievements.
“The State would have been more developed than its present status, if his predecessors had performed like him,” said Aladekogbe.
He urged the governor to build on the achievements he recorded in his first term.
Highlights of the Thanksgiving Service was a special prayer for the governor, his family, the State and the country at large.
Among dignitaries at the service were the State Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal; Taofeek Arapaja, National Deputy Chairman of the People’s
Democratic Party (PDP); the State Chief Judge, Justice Iyabo Yerima; some traditional rulers and members of both the National and State Assemblies.
NAN/ Amaka E. Nliam
