Ahead of the March 11 governorship election, Oyo State governor has called on the people of the state to re-elect him so that the state could move onto Omituntun 2.0, which is about the sustainable development of the state.
The governor was joined by his Rivers State counterpart, Barrister Nyesom Wike to commission the 3.2 kilometres dual carriage Ibadan Airport Road named after a former governor of the state, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo and the 500,000 litres Aviation Fuel Storage and Dispensing Facility located within the Ibadan Airport, Alakia.
He stated that the commissioning of the project was part of his vision to turn the surrounding areas of Ibadan Airport into an aerotropolis.
He explained that the completion and commissioning of the 3.2 kilometres road and the aviation fuel tank projects were fulfillment of the promises he made to the people of the state.
According to him, all the projects and policies of his government have ensured that the Oyo State economy continues to grow.
He added that his administration will continue to serve the good people of the state till the last day of his first tenure in office and would continue to honour heroes and leaders, who have served the state diligently.
He further stated that with the completion of the Aviation Fuel Facility, an aircraft will be fuelled for the first time in the history of Ibadan Airport, adding that the state was well on its way to achieving the upgrade of the Ibadan Airport to an international airport.
He said: “You are all welcome to the commissioning of the Dr.Victor Omololu Olunloyo Ibadan Airport Road, which is part of our vision of turning the surrounding areas of Ibadan Airport into an aerotropolis.’’
In his address Governor Wike, who was the special guest of honour, commended Governor Makinde for delivering massive projects in the state, urging the people of the state to cast their votes for the governor for a second term so that he could continue his good works in the state.
Wike said: “Today, I am happy to see history being made in Oyo State. It gives me pleasure to know that an aircraft will take fuel from this Airport. Before now, when aircraft land here, they go back and refuel, but now, no going back; you land and take fuel here. May God continue to bless His Excellency for his people.
“He wants the economy of his people to improve. Look at the Airport, the VIP Lounge and the road named after our elder statesman, which are supposed to be the responsibilities of the Federal Government,’’ he said.
“I don’t want to talk about your second tenure, because I know that the people of Oyo State know that one good turn deserves another. If, in his first term, he can perform this way, he will over-perform in his second term. I can guarantee that he will do better than what he has done in first term.
“So, on the day of the governorship election, make sure that everything you are pressing on the ballot papers has the umbrella logo. Don’t create a relationship with anyone again.”
