The new deputy governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olayide Owolabi Adelami, has been sworn in by the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Olusegun Odusola, promising total loyalty to his principal, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
Adelami was sworn in at a carnival-like atmosphere held at the International Conference Centre (The Dome) in Akure, the state capital on Thursday.
Addressing the gathering during the swearing-in ceremony, the State governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, expressed confidence in the ability of Adelami to contribute meaningfully to the state’s progress.
Aiyedatiwa, who praised the sterling credentials of the new deputy governor, described him as a seasoned technocrat, administrator, and philanthropist.
According to the governor, “The Deputy Governor, Dr Olayide Owolabi Adelami, mni, is a seasoned technocrat, administrator, philanthropist, and politician who had served the nation creditably at various levels, including serving as Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly, before his eventual retirement.
“He is an urbane gentleman who had paid his dues in the service and development of Ondo State, and the nation at large. I have no doubt that finding himself again in a familiar terrain he will serve with integrity, devotion, loyalty, and accountability.
“We expect that you will provide fresh ideas and new drive to support this administration in consolidating our legacy projects, building a sustainable socio-economic base as encapsulated in our REDEEMED agenda; and pilot the politics of the state to a higher level of humility, justice and harmony as you serve the citizens.”
While urging him to bear in mind that the administration has zero tolerance for corruption, Governor Aiyedatiwa said, “We expect you to demonstrate transparent, open, and accountable leadership in your new office.
“You must also avoid discrimination as you have the entire State as your constituency, rather than serving sectional interests,” he stated.
In his acceptance speech, the new deputy governor, Dr. Olayide Owolabi Adelami, appreciated the state governor for allowing him to serve the state, promising to be loyal to him 100%.
“Mr Governor, I hereby wholeheartedly accept to be your Deputy and my loyalty to you will be total.
“To the good people of Ondo State, I’m here to join hands with Governor Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa to serve you and ensure that lives are made more meaningful for you in all facets.
“To our good people of Ondo State, by the Grace of God Almighty who in His Will, arranged this day to come, we will not let you down.
“I want to therefore appeal to all our good people of Ondo State at home and abroad to kindly support Mr Governor and myself, in our sincere desire to entrench good governance in our Sunshine State.”
