Oyo State - Ajimobi pledges closer ties with rural communities

[OyoState]

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has reiterated his administration's determination to continue to maintain close relationship with the people at the grassroots as part of efforts to ensure rapid development of rural communities.

He stated this while receiving the people of Olorunsogo Local Government Area, led by the Onigbeti of Igbeti, Oba Emmanuel Oyebisi, Afasegbejo I, who were on a solidarity visit to him in his office.

The Governor assured that his administration would not relent in its efforts at ensuring equitable distribution of dividends of democracy to every nook and cranny of the state, urging the people of the council area to continue to support his government by maintaining peace in their council area.

He also charged them to support the newly-appointed Chairman of the local government council, Mr. Wasiu Olatubosun Oyekunle, adding that they should give him all the necessary encouragement and not make frivolous demands from him.

Governor Ajimobi also directed the new chairman to ensure peaceful co-existence in the council area, stressing the need for him to put in place projects that would have direct impact on the lives of the people.

In his address, the Onigbeti of Igbeti lauded the leadership quality of Governor Ajimolbi, describing him as a listening leader who was committed to the well-being of the people of the state and the development of the grassroots.

The royal father also commended the Governor for heeding the voice of the people of the council area in the choice of the caretaker chairman for the local government, pledging the continued support and cooperation of the people to his administration.

Meanwhile, a renowned Gospel Singer, Lady Evang. Bola Are has commended Governor Ajimobi for his "intimidating achievements'' since his assumption of office over two years ago.

"May I put in clear terms that I thought I was in another town when I went round the city of Ibadan recently based on your transformation and beautification programmes,'' Evang. Are stated in a letter she personally wrote to the Governor dated September 6, 2013.

Via: Oyo State Government - Official Press Release

[Folami David]

The governor is doing a wonderful job right now in that state so he must be commended. I'm sure the people of that state are happy.