Gov., Dapo Abiodun with Elders of Ogun State. |
Members
of the Ogun State Elders Consultative Forum have applauded the State government
for setting up Committees to look into various issues affecting the State.
The
Coordinator of the Forum, Chief Taiwo Alimi, who gave the commendation when the
Forum paid a courtesy call on the state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun in his
office at the Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, said the Committees were necessary to know
the problems on the ground with a view to finding solutions to them, as
"something cannot be build on nothing".
He
expressed the hope that the Committees would carry out their assignments
deligently and be objective as possible in order to give a workable
recommendations to the government.
Speaking
on behalf of the Chairman of the Forum, Justice Bola Ajibola, Olori
Yetunde Gbadebo, said the 135 member Forum is made up of prominent Elders who
have made their mark in the service of Ogun State and Nigeria as a whole.
She
said members of the Forum have dedicated themselves to the service of the State
and have carried out some work in the past which they believe would help the
present administration achieve its set goals.
Also
speaking, a member of the Forum, Prof. Biyi Afonja, urged the Governor to be
equitable in the distribution of infrastructure and social amenities to all
parts of the State to enable the people feel a sense of belonging.
Responding,
the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said he would tap from the experience
of elder statemen and women in running the affairs of Ogun State.
Prince
Abiodun noted that the State was lucky to have such an array of successful
elders who have distinguished themselves and done the State proud in their
various fields of human endeavours.
He
said as a result of their commitment, sacrifice and resourcefulness, other
states have become envious of the state, just as their dedication, industry and
intergrity as made the State first among equal.
"It
is unwise to do away with the wise counsel and wisdom of the elders. We will
tap from our referred elders to reposition our economy, education, education
and other sectors to the benefit of our people". Governor Abiodun said.
He
reteirated that his administration would focus on good governance by being
fair, accountable, equitable and trustworthy to earn the confidence of
Investors and people to invest and reside in the State.
While
reeling out policies and programmes of his government, the Governor said
efforts would be geared towards revamping the economy, education, agriculture,
infrastructure and health, adding that the digitization of the State and youth
employment would also receive a boost.
He
pledged to be open to the Forum's suggestions and contributions that would add
value to the well-being of the people, assuring the elders of his support and
regards at all times.
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