Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has charged Nigerians to play positive roles in the quest to transform the country, saying the responsibility of transforming Nigeria should not be left to politicians alone, but an all-inclusive effort.
Governor Makinde spoke at the burial and thanksgiving service in honour of Chief Florence Adeola Adeoye (Nee Latinwo), held at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Yemetu, Ibadan.
He paid a glowing tribute to the late Mama Adeoye, who according to him, influenced and greatly impacted his (Makinde’s) life and prayed to God to continually uphold the family and everyone Mama left behind.
He said, “I greet everyone seated here today, including my father and former governor of our state, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, our traditional rulers, the pastorate and everyone.
“During the sermon, the preacher said we all have a role to play in putting Nigeria back on track. I can say that is true. But you get the kind of leaders you deserve.
“I grew up in this neighbourhood. So, whatever I turn out to be is an influence from this environment.
“Everybody knows that our mother, who we are paying last respect to, was very close to my biological mother. They were in this church together. In fact, Mama was one of the last set of those who influenced my character.
“One thing I can add is that Mama lived well. We thank God for her life. We can’t complain or cry over her passing at 85. We would have loved that she is still here to celebrate 90 years but, we have to thank God for her life.”
Earlier in his sermon, the Vicar of the Church, Venerable Festus Omowole, commended Governor Makinde for unprecedented developmental strides and for putting in place a strong security architecture in the state.
