Local Government Chairmen across Oyo State have poured encomiums on Governor Seyi Makinde as he marks the second year of his second term in office, praising what they described as a record of transformational governance.
In a statement jointly issued by the Chairman of the Forum of Oyo State Local Government Chairmen, Hon. Sikiru Sanda, and the Forum’s Spokesperson, Hon. Ibrahim Akintayo, the chairmen expressed profound satisfaction with the Governor’s achievements, describing his leadership as visionary, pragmatic, and deeply committed to the welfare of the people.
They noted that Governor Makinde’s administration has sustained a trajectory of progress that has touched every facet of the state’s development. From massive infrastructure development and economic expansion to significant improvements in education, health care, youth empowerment, and civil service welfare, the chairmen said the Governor’s performance in the past year alone rivals what many administrations have struggled to achieve in a full term.
They also used the opportunity to call for enhanced collaboration and increased support for local government administration, emphasizing the crucial role grassroots governance plays in achieving the governor’s vision for a more prosperous and people-centered Oyo State.
According to the Forum, Makinde’s focus on infrastructural renewal has not only enhanced connectivity within the state but also spurred economic activities in rural and urban areas. They commended the Governor’s bold steps in energizing the economy through agribusiness hubs, energy projects, and strategic investments that have boosted the state’s internally generated revenue without overburdening citizens with new taxes.
Hon. Ibrahim Akintayo, speaking on behalf of the Forum, described Governor Makinde as “a leader whose actions consistently align with the hopes and aspirations of the people.” He stated that the local government chairmen remain firmly behind the Governor and are committed to supporting his agenda for the continued growth and development of Oyo State.
The Oyo local chairmen forum added that the last two years of Makinde’s second term have been marked by purposeful leadership, insisted that their praise was not political flattery but a well-earned applause.
The chairmen also lauded the administration’s achievements in the education sector, citing the recruitment of teachers, investment in school infrastructure, and reforms in tertiary institutions as proof of the Governor’s long-term vision for human capital development. They said these efforts have been complemented by the training and empowerment of thousands of young people, which has helped to reduce unemployment and youth restiveness.
“We are proud to be part of an administration that respects the role of local governments in state development,” the statement read. “Under Governor Makinde’s leadership, we have witnessed improvements in infrastructure, primary healthcare, and education within our councils.”
However, the chairmen also used the occasion to call for greater collaboration and support from the state government to further strengthen local governance. They urged the governor to expand resource allocation, capacity-building programs, and policy support for council administrations to enhance service delivery at the grassroots.
They reiterated their commitment to supporting the Makinde-led administration’s agenda and pledged to continue aligning their activities with the state’s development blueprint.
“We reaffirm our loyalty to His Excellency and the vision of this administration. As we mark this milestone, we look forward to more achievements in the remaining years of the tenure,” the statement concluded.
