Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has revealed that that Oyo State’s progress in infrastructure and human capital is inspiring other southwest states.
He described Governor Seyi Makinde as a motivation for the region’s governors on Thursday, January 25, in Ibadan.
Adeleke made the remarks while commissioning the 8.2km Agodi-Gate Old Ife Road-Alakia to Adegbayi, a project led by Governor Seyi Makinde, whom he commended for the developmental strides in the state.
The governor, who was the special guest of honour at the event, noted that Makinde’s efforts are encouraging for the entire region.
Adeleke said: “The old Western Region was reputed to be the leading zone in the areas of innovations, infrastructure, and good governance. We lost that rating for some time now.”
“But I want to put it on record that the South West has regained its momentum. The Oyo state governor is a trailblazer. From Lagos to Ekiti, Ondo, Osun, and Ogun states, South West is witnessing infrastructure upgrades. Our roads are being fixed. Our schools and health centres are undergoing rehabilitation.”
“Governors of the zone are keeping alive the great memories of our founding leaders. We are placing South West on the national and global map.”
“It is on this note that I congratulate my brother, Governor Seyi Makinde. You are an uncommon engineer of good governance.”
“As governor of Osun State, I watched with keen interest the positive development in Oyo State. I do peer review. I must say that Oyo State is lucky to have Governor Makinde at the helm of affairs. We are proud of him.”
“In Osun, we are implementing a multi-billion-naira infrastructure plan. We are working to revive our dilapidated infrastructure. Oyo state performance is a great motivation, not just for Osun but for other states in the South West.”
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