As the Ondo State government prepares to celebrate the 49th anniversary of its creation, the state governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said the state is progressing steadily towards a destination of all-around development and prosperity.
The state was carved out from the old Western Region on February 3, 1976, by the military administration of General Murtala Muhammed.
Since its creation 49 years ago, 19 people have served as governors, 12 military governors and seven civilian governors, including Governor Aiyedatiwa, who was sworn in on December 27, 2023.
On the 49th anniversary, Governor Aiyedatiwa commended the state’s founding fathers for their courage, foresight, and invaluable contributions to making Ondo State what it is today.
Aiyedatiwa, who particularly thanked the founding fathers for their contributions to sustainable development and inclusive growth, which has the potential to be greater, promised to continue to build on their worthy legacies.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to maximising the state’s potential for the benefit of the generality of the people.
While congratulating the state’s people on the anniversary, Governor Aiyedatiwa also called on them to continue supporting his administration as he navigated the state’s ship towards a safe harbour.
The Governor added that as the state heads towards its 50th creation anniversary next year, a committee will soon be constituted to draw up the modalities for the golden celebration of the state that prides itself on being the Sunshine State.
