The Oyo state Deputy Governor, Engr. Rauf Aderemi Olaniyan has commended the state Governor, Governor Seyi Makinde for carrying him along in the decisions he has made so far, noting that this is unprecedented in the history of the state.
Olaniyan gave this commendation over the weekend at a reception held in his honour by the Igboho Unity Forum, a Social Cultural Association of Igboho descendants held in Ibadan.
According to him, he will be lying if he says Governor Seyi Makinde does not carry him along in the decisions and appointments he has made so far, adding that unlike the immediate past when the “Constituted Authority” was solely in charge.
Engr. Olaniyan described the present government as a government for all and sundry, noting that they will keep to their promises just as they had sworn to ensure every part of Oyo state becomes developed.
Olaniyan said the people of Oyo should expect the dividends of democracy through sustainable growth in the economy.
“We have sworn that we will be good to everyone in our state. Every part of Oyo should be expecting development. No area will be left out”, he pledged.
Speaking further, the Deputy Governor also said like the governor, Oyo state in general is his constituency, though he is from Igboho in Oke-Ogun, he is committed to every other zones in the state without any form of favoritism.
He pointed out that Igboho and Oke -Ogun should note that as the Deputy Governor of the State, his constituency is the whole of Oyo State therefore he is ready to work for the general interest of the electorates.
The Special Guest at the occasion, Mr Ademola Ajibola who represented the Executive Governor of the State, commended the organizers of the event. He assured all and sundry of development that will cut across the entire state.
While commending the Igboho Unity Forum for organizing the reception for him and other elected members from Igboho, the Deputy Governor noted that the event is an honor well deserved to the immediate past elected members who had successfully served the people and a challenge to the new ones, stressing that this will encourage them to further strive to meet the people’s expectations.
