GOV AIYEDATIWA HAILS HON. ADEFARATI OVER EMPOWERMENT OF CONSTITUENTS
- As Lawmaker distributes N50m cash, equipments to artisans, books to pupils
Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has said that empowering the people should be a collective effort to uplift communities and build a brighter future for children.
When political office holders give back to their people, he added, they help in a great deal in complementing the developmental efforts of the government.
The Governor made this statement during the official distribution of grants to artisans and exercise books to public primary school pupils by Hon. Adegboyega Adefarati, the member representing Akoko South East/South West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Multipurpose Hall of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, on Monday.
Governor Aiyedatiwa praised Adefarati for his dedication to addressing the needs of his constituency, noting that the grants would stimulate local entrepreneurship, create jobs, and improve livelihoods.
The governor said: “Let me commend our Hon. Member for this thoughtful initiative, which demonstrates a deep understanding of the needs of our community. It is a testament to the power of public service and the positive impact that dedicated leaders can have on the lives of their constituents.
“Let me say these initiatives accord with our development agenda in the Sunshine State. We have also concluded plans to provide micro credit loans to artisans in the State. The loans would be disbursed very soon by the Ondo State Micro-credit Agency. Similarly, we granted scholarship, bursary and financial assistance to students of Ondo State origin in tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
“By the same token, we are forging ahead with the process of employing two thousand teachers to both public primary and secondary schools in the State. In the area of security, we shall continue to strengthen our home-grown Amotekun Corps and other security agencies for optimal delivery on protection of lives and property.
“The State Government had also approved N2billion to support agriculture in the State with a view to encouraging farmers and ensuring food security. We will continue to pursue policies and programmes that would make life easier and more meaningful to our people”.
In his welcome address, Hon. Adegbeyega Adefarati, who is the Chairman of the House Committee on Labour, Employment, and Productivity, commended the remarkable development Ondo State has experienced under Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s administration.
Adefarati highlighted his own contributions to the constituency, including empowerment programs, infrastructure improvements, and initiatives aimed at enhancing education, water supply, and economic support for residents of the two local government areas.
Adefarati emphasized that these efforts reflect the APC’s commitment to the welfare of the people and urged the Akoko community to support Governor Aiyedatiwa in the upcoming November 16 gubernatorial election.
In his goodwill message, former Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Alhaji Ali Olanusi, praised Adefarati for his commitment to the welfare of his people. He encouraged the constituents to continue supporting the lawmaker, assuring them that they will keep benefiting from his dedicated service.
Similarly, the State Chairman of the APC, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, commended Adefarati for following in the footsteps of his late father and urged him to keep up his good work for the people of the constituency.
The Alale of Akungba, Oba Sunday Isaac Adeyeye, also commended the lawmaker’s contributions to the development of the constituency, noting that his achievements since assuming office are truly commendable.
Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State.
September 9, 2024.
