A Lagos-based social group has lauded the appointment of Lagos State governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, as Chairman of Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF).
The group, Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vanguard, said the appointment is well- deserved and in line with his mission to ensure the country and southern region is well positioned for socio- economic development.
It will be recalled that governors of the Southern States of Nigeria on Monday met in Lagos, where Governor Ambode was unanimously appointed as the Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum (SGF) while Governors Seriaki Dickson of Bayelsa and David Umahi of Ebonyi states were appointed as co-chairmen of the Forum.
The group, which is made up of social activists, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), artisans, political groups and youths, said this on Thursday in a statement made available to journalists by its coordinator, Mr. Seyi Bamigbade.
According to it, Governor Ambode’s dedication to duty coupled with his passion for transformation of the country endeared him to his colleagues, declaring that the state’s helmsman had been a pillar of help to the helpless by putting smiles on the faces of many by providing jobs to the jobless while focusing on many developmental projects.
“Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode as a distinguished leader of the people has shown compassion to people that nothing is impossible. He has been a pillar of help to the helpless. He has put smiles on the faces of many by providing jobs to the jobless and focus on many developmental projects,” the group said.
Bamigbade, said Ambode remained the best performing governor in the entire geographical landscape called Nigeria, pointing out that the group was indeed pleased and delighted to associate with a highly endowed personality like him.
“He is simply ahead of your peers in terms of intellectual vibrancy and commitment to excellence and accountability. He is simply ahead of his peers in terms of intellectual vibrancy and commitment to excellence and accountability.
“We prayed that the Almighty God will protect, guide and grant him the wisdom he deserves to actualize his visions for Southern region. We wish him several more honours and accolades in the course of discharging services to his motherland,” Bamgbade said.
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