Member of House of Representatives representing Ibadan North East/South East, Rep. Abass Adigun, popularly known as Agboworin, has rejoiced with the Oyo State Governor, His Excellency, ‘Seyi Makinde, as well as the good citizens and residents of the state, on the celebration of his 5th year in office.
Agboworin, who is also the Chairman of House Committee on Narcotic Drugs, in a statement signed on Wedesday, by his Head of Media Unit, Mayowa Okekale, and made available to journalists, stated that the achievements of his principal in five years has, indeed, proven that the state has sustained its Pacesseter status.
The lawmaker further described the projects, which the governor has, since inception, embarked upon as monuments that would testify to the great works of his administration beyond 2027.
He explained that his government has remained focused, accountable and effective.
He said: “I want to congratulate my dear governor and principal as well as the architect of modern Oyo State on the occasion marking 5th year in office.
“There is no doubt that my governor, since the inception of his administration in 2019, has continued to improve on the prospect of his predecessors. Getting into office, you started laying a solid foundation, which obviously would soften stress of governance for the future administrations in the state.
“You have continued to deliver on your promises. You have the love and interest of the people at heart. From regular payment of workers’ salary and pension for retirees to providing better standard of living for the people, and to other areas, which have been upscaled, I must say thank you, Sir.”
He further expressed that Makinde, who took the leadership wheel of the state since 2019, has not only continued to push it forward, but has equally taken the people of the state out of poverty to prosperity and delivering good governance across the board.
Agboworin maintained that the significant strides of the governor in the areas of education, health, security, tourism, expansion of the economy through agribusiness are worthy of celebration and have yielded desired positive results.
The statement added: “Looking at the infrastructural development on the ground in the state today, we will have to insist that the governor has made impressive efforts to reposition Oyo State for the future of our younger generation. You have embarked on various programmes aimed at easing the hardship of the people and what you could not do, you have not made worse.
“Your Excellency, the commitment of your administration towards linking Ibadan, which is the main consumption centre to Oke-Ogun and other zones; linkage of Oyo to Oke Ogun zone, including others in the state will further ensure sustained economic development. And I must say well done on this yeoman’s job.”
Agboworin, therefore, encouraged the residents of the state to continue to support the governor with a view to continue to deliver good governance.