…. Eulogises him for inspiring Infrastructure Development*
The Lawmaker representing Atiba State Constituency and the Chief Whip, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Gbenga Oyekola, popularly known as “Ènìyàn Láṣọ Mi” has congratulated the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr Seyi Makinde on the 2nd Anniversary of his 2nd Term in Office and the 6th Year as the Governor.
Hon Oyekola, in a statement he personally issued and made available to the Media, lauded Governor Makinde’s milestone achievements across various sectors particularly his People-oriented policies, programmes and unwavering support for the effective implementation of rule of laws in the State.
The Oyo State House of Assembly Chief Whip commended His Excellency for his tireless ,dedication, vision, landmark achievements towards developing the State better, as well as, maintaining cordial relationship with the Legislative arm of government with a view to promoting good governance in a peaceful atmosphere.
Hon Oyekola who described Governor Makinde as the “Awolowo of our time”, noted that, the Governor had sent many Executive Bills to the Assembly which were in the best interest of the entire Citizens and Residents of Oyo State, hence the harmonious relationship between the Executive and Legislative Arms cannot be overemphasized.
According to him, Governor Makinde is a man of his Words, whose interest centres on making life better for the people, respecting the rule of law, and assenting to bills that aid growth and development of the people and the State as a whole.
*”Governor Seyi Makinde is a listening Governor and a partner in progress who always supports bills that will have good impact on the State. It is evident in his formulation of programmes and policies that will stand a test of time for the present and future generations, which many other States are now replicating. Truly, he is showing the World that Oyo State is a Pacesetter.”* Hon Oyekola added.
He highlighted the Governor’s other significant contributions to include maintenance of Security, improved Education, Health, Agriculture, Workers’ and Pensioners’ Welfare, Roads Construction, and other infrastructure development across the Geopolitical Zones of Oyo State.
The Atiba State Constituency Representative further lauded Governor Makinde’s performance in Agriculture Sector, particularly his efforts at making Fashola Agro-Industrial Hub, Oyo, a World-class Farm, noting that his initiatives have boosted the State’s Economy and created many Investment opportunities for the Citizens and other Investors.
Hon. Oyekola said the Governor is commitment to the rule of law as he gave the House of Assembly under the leadership of Rt Hon Adebo Ogundoyin, free hands to perform its Constitutional Roles, the step he maintained has fostered a harmonious working environment and stability, thereby, contributing to overall development and peace in the State.
“Some people believe that the Assembly is a ‘rubber stamp” because of smooth and no rift relationship between the Executive and the Legislature, forgetting that good governance is about the direct impact of government on its people. Therefore, since the Governor is not interfering in the Constitutional activities of the State House of Assembly, no gagging, no discrimination among the Members, the ripple effect will be always be positive”.* The lawmaker said.
The Oyo-born Lawmaker expressed optimism that the remaining years of Governor Makinde’s tenure would witness more achievements, considering many initiatives that will further propel the State towards sustainable development and shared prosperity.
Hon. Oyekola congratulated the Governor Makinde on behalf of the people of Atiba State Constituency,, Oyo and wished him a success in the course of serving Oyo State.