Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun called for the patience, support, and understanding of Nigerians to ensure that all feel the impact of the present administration’s economic policies.
This is just as the Ogun governor also lauded students and youths in the state for taking the path of constructive engagement in voicing their discontent during the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests.
The Governor spoke during the inauguration of the Governing Council of the Sikiru Adetona College of Education, Science and Technology, Ijebu-Ode, which took place at the Exco Chamber, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
He noted that although the current economic reality is not peculiar to Nigeria, federal and state governments have heard the voices of the protesting Nigerian youths.
“Let me use this opportunity to appeal to and thank the youth and students of Ogun State for being law-abiding and for choosing constructive engagement to voice their discontent.
“We have heard your voices; your well-being and welfare are our priority. The state and the federal government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will work hand in glove and continue to be responsive to your demands.
“We only request more patience and understanding as the impact of implementing the policies to reposition the economy often takes a bit of time.
“The challenges we face are not unique to us in Nigeria; they are global. By coming together, we can overcome these challenges.”
The governor, however, charged the newly inaugurated members of the Governing Council to employ their vast and collective wisdom to uplift the college, emphasising that they must abide by the oath of office and justify the confidence reposed in them.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Governing Council, Wole Sowole promised that his team would work towards ensuring the success of the institution.
