Aiyedatiwa-Adelami: Competent, Tested And Tested For Ondo Guber Election
The circumstances that brought Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to office may be quite daunting, but it is also divinely orchestrated. The demise of the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, which paved way fie the political elevation of Lucky Aiyedatiwa is undoubtedly a twist of fate.
In a little after ten months of assuming office as Ondo State Governor, Aiyedatiwa has demonstrated a remarkable ability to govern and deliver deserved dividends of democracy to the good people of Ondo State. He has also made conscious efforts to convince even the doubting Thomas that his own leadership is far from being accidental.
As the people of Ondo prepare for the upcoming governorship election on November 16, 2024, the question on the lips of Ondo State people is if there need to change a performing, delivering and compassionate government. Meanwhile, Governor Aiyedatiwa has made it clear through his actions that he is the candidate to take Ondo State to new heights, building on the solid foundation he has laid during his brief but impactful tenure.
Governor Aiyedatiwa’s administration has prioritized rural development, an area that had long been neglected by previous governments. The governor’s decision to focus on the grassroots has been one of his most applauded moves thus far. He had demonstrated his seriousness on rural development by commissioning the sinking of 54 boreholes in rural communities. He had likewise approved the installation of 1,600 solar-powered streetlights,. With these, Governor Aiyedatiwa has certainly addressed the itwin ssue ls confronting rural communities with the provisions of clean water and security.
“We’re committed to improving the lives of our people, especially those in rural areas,” said Fadairo, one of Aiyedatiwa’s senior aides. This focus on providing essential services, such as the reticulation of the Owena Dam for the Ondo Central Senatorial District, underscores the governor’s dedication to ensuring that no part of the state is left behind in development.
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s administration has also made significant strides in infrastructure, education, job creation, financial interventions, and social welfare, to further cement his outstanding leadership as Ondo State approaches its governorship election.
In the area of infrastructure, Aiyedatiwa has focused on enhancing road networks and essential facilities. The administration has flagged off the construction of key rural roads, including the 15.5km Oda Cocoa Board Road, Ode-Omi-Ebute Iyara in Irele, and Ifira-Afo in Akoko SE.
Additionally, 120km of roads are being rehabilitated across the state, and major projects like the 28km Akotogbo-Iju-Osun-FTZ Road and 60km township roads have been approved. Another major initiative includes the N3.47 billion Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Projects, coupled with the “Light Up Akure” project and the construction of the Walkway Jetty at Obe-nla, Ilaje. The governor has also approved the Ondo town by-pass road, that is expected to criss-cross both Ondo East and Ondo West Local Government Areas of the Sunshine State.
In the area of education, the payment of N550 million for WAEC fees for secondary school students highlights the administration’s dedication to giving financial succour to families. The government had equally approved N2.2 billion for the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) and the Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH) to upgrade facilities. It should also be noted that public primary and secondary schools across Ondo State have been undergoing renovation since Governor Aiyedatiwa came into the saddle. These and other underscores the commitment and support of Aiyedatiwa to the educational sector of Ondo State.
Job creation has also been a key focus of Governor Aiyedatiwa led administration. He has thus far approved the recruitment of more than 2000 health workers and teachers. He has equally approved the employment of 165 persons into the Ondo State Internal Revenue Service (ODIRS); while the new employees had since received their employment letters.
In his determined effort to promote entrepreneurship in Ondo State, Governor Aiyedatiwa had since disbursed N30 million worth of grants
to young entrepreneurs. He has likewise consoludates on this with the training of 618 young people in tech related skills. Plans are already in top gear to train additional 5000 people that have been selected across Ondo State anytime soon.
The administration of Lucy Aiyedatiwa had also given financial lifelines worth N220 million to traders, artisans, and SMEs across the Sunshine StateState. More so, the governor had likewise shown uncommom leadership with the
approval of N2 billion intervention fund for food security. This effort has simply shown the foresight and purposeful leadership of Governor Aiyedatiwa.
The disposition of Governor Aiyedatiwa to the social welfare of the good people of Ondo State has simply remain unmatched. In less than 10-month of being in office,the governor has given deserved attention to the long-standing salary arrears and allowances of workerd. It is on record that the Aiyedatiwa’s led administration had paid 3-months salary arrears to the staff Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo. The governor had likewise paid all the allowances owed former political office holders after 7 years of leaving office.
Similarly, the governor had since paid
over N5.7 billion worth of gratuities to retirees.The Aiyedatiwa’s led administration has also made it a matter of priority to distribute food items to vulnerable groups in the state. The administration had also distributed fertilizers to farmers across the state; while the long jettisioned shuttle bus project for students has equally been re-inforced by the administration of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
It is worth stating that the administration of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has made giant strides in the area of justice administration of Ondo State. He had since enacted a Judiciary Act to increase the number of judges in the state. The governor had similarly approved the construction of judicial complex for the personnel of Ondo State judiciary.
Likewise, Governor Aiyedatiwa lad administration had distributed operational vehicles to security agencies in Sunshine State for the purpose of improved and enhanced security across the state.The governor has also ensured sustained funding of Amotekun Corps, just as he has continued to make logistics support for the security network.
The Irele born governor, has ingeniously increased the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of Ondo State, since he came into office. This feat has been seamlessly achieved without transferring economic burden to the people of Ondo State. Also, the governor has ensured the commissioning of commissioned the Sunshine House in Lagos. The infrastructure is expected to significantly boost the revenue of Ondo State.
It is worthy of note that Governor Aiyedatiwa has not abandoned any of the projects initiated by his predecessor. He believes that government is continuum, and he has been doing the needful to ensure timely completion of all projects inherited from the administration of the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.
It is a known fact that the leadership style of Governor Aiyedatiwa has earned him widespread admiration within and outside of Ondo State.It is equally a fact that the acceptably and popularity of the people’s governor has remained unmatched. The clamour for him and his deputy to remain in power has attained a deafening loudness.
The Ondo State APC governorship ticket is clearly a combination of political sagacity of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, with the seasoned technocracy of his deputy, Olayide Owolabi Adelami. Without doubt, this ticket is overwhelmingly the very best option for the people of Ondo State come Saturday, November 16, 2024.
Also, the clearest vision of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa is evidently bolstered by the excellent track record of his deputy, Chief Olayide Owolabi Adelami ; who is a known philanthropist and public administration guru. This is without doubt a ticket in which long years of preparation has met the opportunity of serving as the number one and number two citizens of Ondo State.
The deputy governor is known to have served in various public offices before becoming serving as Deputy Clerk of Nigeria’s National Assembly. He is also the co-fiunder of Elizabeth Foundation. With all certainty, Adelami has brought his wealth of experience and dedication to public serviceservice of Ondo State.
The Owo born Adelami has a robust and extensive education which started from Imade College in Owo to the University of Lagos.The deputy governor is a well respected and trusted personality in Owo community and Ondo State at large. He possesses an immense understanding of governance, business administration.Sterling qualities of Adelami has made him an ideal
partner for Aiyedatiwa as they seek to continue their good work of transforming Ondo State.
Governor Aiyedatiwa has in less than 10-months of presiding over the affairs of Ondo State made his marks. He has also done so well to endear himself to the people of Ondo State through his uncommon leadership style.The combination of Aiyedatiwa and his deputy Adelami eloquently speaks to the readiness to continue leading Ondo State into a prosperous future.
There is every indicaton that that the Aiyedatiwa-Adelami’s ticket is set to record a landslide and unprecedented victory in the November 16, 2024. The people of Ondo State have seen and known Aiyedatiwa to be a leader with a good heart, forgiven spirit and compassion for the peoplepeople; despite the circumstance that brought him to office.
Ondo State is now positioned to continue climbing the ladder of prosperity and good governance with Aiyedatiwa and Adelami. The duo are equally prepared to offer better leadership, even after the November 16, 2024 governorship election.
