Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has reiterated that the phenomenal strides experienced in the state in the last four years under his administration was in fulfilment of his ‘Building Our Future Together Agenda’ and the ISEYA mantra of his government.
He said the pace of development will keep increasing in his second term in office.
Abiodun gave the assurance during the Egba Division Townhall meeting, in preparation for the 2024–2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and the 2024 Appropriation Bill, held at the Cultural Centre, Kuto Abeokuta.
The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Engr Noimot Salako-Oyedele, noted that the policies and programmes of his administration are in the best interests of the majority of the citizenry, irrespective of ethnic, religious or political affiliation or social status.
Abiodun said, “What you see in our system is a strategic approach towards the formulation and implementation of our policies and programmes which are geared towards the welfare, wellness, and well-being of our people.“
He emphasised that the degree of commitment to good governance and speedy development was a clear demonstration of his administration’s resolve to continue to be fair, just, accountable, transparent, equitable and dedicated to democratic ethos.
The governor reiterated that his government would continue to accord the people of the state an important position in the demonstration of the sincere commitment to good governance, asking all critical stakeholders to join hands in the task of ‘building our future together.’
Whilst appreciating those present at the interaction, especially the royal fathers for their impressive turnout, he opined that the Egba division had again lived up to its reputation of political sophistication, applauding their consistency and unalloyed support for his administration.
In his goodwill message, the commissioner for finance and the chief economic adviser to the governor, Mr Dapo Okubadejo, said the government was committed to adopting increased budgetary and inclusiveness in its drive to move the state forward.
He said the meeting resulted from a sincere commitment of the administration to good governance, reiterating that it would continue to adhere to policy thrusts and formulate policies that will lead to direct benefit of the citizens of the state.
Okubadejo noted that the Prince Abiodun-led administration is adopting increased transparency, inclusiveness and bottom-up engagement in the budget process, fiscal discipline, and discouraging extra budgetary expenditure, among others.
A former senator who represented Ogun Central at the National Assembly, Gbenga Obadara, called on the state government to rehabilitate the road that leads to the Train Station at Laderin in Abeokuta, as well as Adatan Road.
The Alake and paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, represented by the Osile of Oke-Ona, HRH, Oba (Dr) Adedapo Tejuoso, thanked the state government for including royal fathers in all its programmes and policies, urging the state government to take more proactive steps towards fixing the Lagos-Abeokuta Road.
