- By Demola Atobaba, Ado-Ekiti
The Executive Chairman of Okemesi/Ido-Ile Local Council Development Area in Ekiti State, Hon. Sunday Owolabi Ajibade, has congratulated the Governor of the state, His Excellency Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (aka BAO) over his decoration as the Independent Newspaper’s Governor of the Year 2023 in communities development based on his six point agenda (Good governance, Youth development and job creation, Human capital development, Agriculture and rural development, Infrastructure and wealth creation, Craft, culture and tourism development.
The congratulatory message was contained in a statement signed by the council boss and made available to TopNews in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.
According to Hon. Ajibade, the award is well deserved considering the achievements of Governor Oyebanji in the last one and half years, especially in the areas of workers welfare, community development, youth and women empowerment, infrastructure upgrade as well as his inclusive government, which has put the state on an irreversible path of peace, progress and prosperity.
We at Okemesi/Ido-Ile communities joyously celebrates His Excellency, Governor Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji, as he received the prestigious ‘2023 Governor of the Year on Communities’ Development award by the Independent Newspapers Group, on Saturday”.
This recognition is a testament to Governor Oyebanji’s exceptional leadership and his unique style of participatory governance. His commitment to community development and the numerous achievements recorded under his administration are truly commendable.
As communities, we are proud to associate with the Governor for his exemplary leadership and dedication to improving the lives of the people of Ekiti State through sustainable development initiatives”.
He hinted that governor Oyebanji’s vision and passion for communities development have undoubtedly made a significant impact on the people of the state especially at the grassroots.
The people of Okemesi, Ido-Ile and it’s environ are confident that our Governor will continue to inspire positive change and lead Ekiti State to greater heights”.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain urged the Governor not to relent but see the recognition as a call for more service to the state.
He further pledged the readiness of the people of the LCDA that they would continue to support the governor’s administration and play all the necessary roles to enable his government record more successes.
