Gov Makinde reaffirms commitment to inclusive development

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to delivering the dividends of democracy to residents across the state.

The governor gave the assurance on Friday during a courtesy visit to the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Alao, at his palace in Orile-Igbon, Surulere Local Government Area.

Governor Makinde called for increased cooperation and support from residents of the Ogbomoso Zone, assuring them that the rehabilitation of inner roads across the five local government areas in the zone would soon commence.

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He stressed that his administration remains focused on ensuring balanced development across Oyo State, without leaving any zone behind.

He also expressed confidence in the continuity of good governance in the state, noting that his successor would not only sustain but also build upon and surpass the achievements recorded under his administration.

In his remarks, the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Alao, commended Governor Makinde for what he described as the unprecedented strides made by his administration. The monarch pledged the continued support of the people of the zone to the governor and his government.

The visit was attended by the Commissioner for Works and Transport, Hon. Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola; Senior Executive Assistant to the Governor on General Duties, Chief Bayo Lawal; Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Service Commission, Basorun Akinwole Akinwale; Chairman of the Oyo State Elders’ Council, Dr. Saka Balogun; and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), among others.

Also present were traditional rulers, including the Onpetu of Ijeru, Oba Sunday Oyediran, and the Aresapa of Iresapa, Oba Moses Ajiboye.