Makinde: We’ll Continue to Make Best Decisions for Oyo’s Future 

Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, yesterday, reiterated that his administration would continue to make best decisions that would serve the interest of the state and guarantee a secured future for the betterment of its residents.

He, however, promised to build on the good policies and legacies of the past administrations and those implemented during his first term of office.

Makinde made the remarks at the 2024 Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service held at the Open Space of the House of Assembly Complex, Secretariat, Ibadan.

Makinde, while speaking at the 5th edition of the programme held since he became governor in 2019, called for immeasurable thanksgiving to God and also appreciated the people of Oyo State, especially the civil/public servants and pensioners, for their unflinching support before, during and after his re-election into office.

“Government exists to look after the welfare of the people. While we are looking after ourselves to give us what we can live on, we also have to look at the development of the state.

“What should we be doing to secure our future? We have to complete the infrastructural projects we have started. We believe our infrastructure must hunt our economy and be in such a way that it must allow us to earn more and create a prosperous state.

“Truth is, we have challenges ahead of us and we have to find means to make sure we keep attending to the welfare of the civil and public servants in Oyo State. 

“We also need to attend to those projects and those things that will make life more meaningful for our people, which will unleash creativity in them so that we can have a prosperous state. It cannot be a one-sided thing. So, we have to engage, align, and move forward.”

Also, the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, appreciated Makinde for approving a 35 per cent increment in the basic salary and 30 per cent increment of other allowances under the Negotiated Consolidated Legislative Salary Structure.

Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo, in her remarks, appreciated the governor for being a fearless leader, who has demonstrated that he has the interest of the state at heart.

Similarly, the Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni (mni), appreciated the governor for his relentless pursuit of progressive policies, initiatives and various landmark achievements.

The Chairmen of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Kayode Martins and Comrade Bosun Olabiyi, in their separate speeches, lauded Makinde for his leadership style in steering the affairs of the state, and promised on behalf of the workforce to continue to totally support the administration.