Forward of the governorship primaries in April and November 16 gubernatorial polls in Ondo State, Governor Fortunate Aiyedatiwa has urged political gladiators within the state to not warmth the polity.
Aiyedatiwa, who suggested politicians on the necessity to keep peace and civility, acknowledged that violence within the state won’t be tolerated underneath any guise.
The governor acknowledged this whereas swearing in six newly appointed commissioners, who had been not too long ago confirmed by the state Home of Meeting.
Through the swearing-in ceremony held on the Worldwide Tradition and Occasion Centre (The Dome), he admonished them to maintain their supporters in test, stressing that the welfare of the state surpasses particular person political ambitions.
On January 24, 2024, Aiyedatiwa dissolved the State Government Council, SEC, a number of weeks after the demise of his late boss, former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
The newly sworn-in commissioners are Emmanuel Igbasan, Razaq Obe, Omowumi Isaac, Kayode Ajulo, Akinwumi Sowore, and Oyeniyi Oseni.
The governor additionally inaugurated the brand new Head of Service, Bayo Philip, in addition to eight Particular Advisers: Olugbenga Omole, Mrs. Olamide Falana, Alabi Johnson, Summy Sensible Francis, Mrs. Olawunmi Ilawole, Babalola Ayoade, Comrade Abdulganiy Muhammed, and Prof. Simidele Odimayo.
Aiyedatiwa urged the brand new cupboard members to see their appointment as a name to service and to ship extra within the supply of fine governance to the folks of Ondo State.
“You have to be devoted, up and doing, and centered within the discharge of the duties and tasks anticipated of your workplace.
“It’s equally vital that you just see yourselves as servant-leaders and never lords in your respective MDAs.
“Kindly cooperate together with your accounting officers. You’re anticipated to work in partnership with them and guarantee you might be guided by related guidelines and rules.
“As Commissioners and Particular Advisers, you might be approaching board at a really crucial time. It, due to this fact, behoves you to give you inventive concepts and insurance policies geared in the direction of assuaging the sufferings of our folks.”
