Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has assured the
people of the state that his administration will not take their loyalty for
granted. He also asked indigenes and residents of the state to join hands with
his Government to make the State greater in 2020.
In a New Year message, the Governor said: “My Dear Good
People of Oyo State, as we draw the curtains on 2019 and look forward with
renewed expectation and hope to the New Year, I am delighted to deliver my
first New Year message.
“This past year was a year of mixed blessings. We started
2019 on the campaign trail, talking to you and convincing you to believe in us
and trust in our Road Map for Accelerated Development in Oyo State 2019-2023, which
would serve as a blueprint for all our activities in government.
“You listened. And on March 9, 2019, you came out en masse
and gave us your mandate. You showed, through your votes, that you have
confidence in us and our ability to deliver on our promises.
“Since May 29, 2019, we have been delivering on those
promises, in little ways and significant ways. And you have stood by us,
supporting, and defending us. You can be rest assured; we will never take your
loyalty for granted.”
The Governor also made it known that his aim in the New Year
is to make the State a hub for education tourism in the country. He disclosed that
his Government has put in a lot of efforts to turn around the health sector,
ensure maximum security of lives and property and to revamp the economy of the
State, thereby lifting people from poverty to prosperity.
He promised not to relent in the efforts to turn the
fortunes of the State around.
The Governor also highlighted his efforts at securing the
State, pointing out the ongoing Light-Up Ibadan project, which he said would be
extended to other major cities as well as collaboration with all security
agencies through the provision of necessary equipment and support were geared
towards improved security, which is a key part of his administration’s
four-point agenda.
In the area of economic expansion, Governor Makinde explained
that the State’s economy was already being driven by the revolution in
agriculture, small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) development, and
infrastructure development among others.
He encouraged the residents of the State to think of
contributions they could make to make Oyo State the State of their dreams.
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