Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has promised to double the pace of his administration’s work for speedy and sustainable development of the state.
Makinde made the pledge when he hosted Muslim leaders in his government and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, who visited him on Wednesday in his house on the occasion of 2023 Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
The governor, who appreciated the Muslim community in Oyo for standing by his administration during Omituntun 1.0, promised to unveil some new appointees soon.
He said, “First, I want to thank the Almighty God for keeping all of us up until this moment; for us to witness another Sallah.
“About three months ago, we were all out there campaigning and some people tried to sow the seed of division by introducing religion into the politics in Oyo State. But thankfully, they failed as our people did not listen to them, and we have a united Oyo State.
“We are all here celebrating another Sallah. So, I use this opportunity to greet my brothers and sisters of the Islamic faith for standing by this administration and also to wish them many more Sallah.”
While appreciating members of his cabinet for their contributions to the success of his administration during the first term, the governor implored them to play their part to make the state better and more united.
He said. “Our people are expectant and they want us to move as fast as possible and we have started. The House of Assembly has cleared some of our commissioner-nominees.
“The structure of government will start taking shape in days. So, our people should not despair or think we are moving slowly this time around. No, we are not. We will even double our pace.”
Earlier, the PDP deputy national chairman (South), Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, thanked the governor for empowering the people and executing laudable projects.
