GOVERNOR Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has congratulated the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr Seyi Makinde, over his victory in Saturday’s election.
In a congratulatory message, Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy, Mr Bolaji Tunji, quoted the governor charging Makinde to ensure that all stakeholders were carried along in his administration.
In particular, he urged Makinde to start getting prepared for the onerous task of governance by implementing programmes that will ensure sustained socioeconomic development of the State.
Ajimobi said he was willing to avail Makinde of his experience in governance.
“In the last eight years, we have ensured adherence to the rule of law. We have done a lot to ensure the growth and development of our dear State through our visible unprecedented achievements, as acclaimed by the masses of Oyo State and the outside world.
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“While congratulating you and wishing you a successful tenure, I enjoin you to focus on the sustained development of our State in the areas of peace, security, as well as the safety of lives and property that the state has enjoyed in the last eight years.
“I extend to you the right hand of fellowship and promise to avail you my wealth of experience on critical developmental and governance matrix for the continued growth of our dear State and for the betterment of the lives of the entire citizens of the State.
“Since the duty of every government is to create the enabling environment for businesses to thrive and for citizens to go about their lawful duties under a peaceful and secure environment, may I advise that you leverage on our widely-acclaimed achievements in these areas,” Ajimobi said.
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