The Governor of Osun State, Mr Gboyega Oyetola on Saturday was conferred with an award of The Most-People Friendly Governor by Rotary Club of Ilesa Metropolitan and the official investiture ceremony of Rotarian Sadiku Philomena Nkechi as the 6th President of the Club on Saturday, August 28, 2021.
The Governor who was represented at the event by the Honourable Commissioner for Political Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations, Hon Taiwo Akeju.
The Governor was honoured for his amazing and humbling contributions to the development of the state.
In his address, the Governor appreciate the Rotary Club of Ilesa Metropolitan for counting him worthy of the Award of The Most-People Friendly Governor in Nigeria.
"It is amazing and humbling that the modest efforts we are making at putting smiles on the faces of our people and putting the economy of our dear State on a sustainable footing would be appreciated and recognised by Rotary Club, a humanitarian and people-oriented organisation.
"Coming from Rotary Club, a club noted for its exclusive heart for the people, especially the weak and the vulnerable, we are convinced that our resolve to hinge our service on the people is a noble one. Permit me to also note that the string of service that joins Rotary and our government together is at the heart of democracy whose tenets are moving the world and our state to the path of inclusivity and good governance.
"I must also recognise the ingenuity of the club in throwing up great members to lead the club and for its seamless power transition since it came into being six years ago."
"We deliver adequate, equitable and quality service to the people across the sectors through our Development Agenda, which is our pact with the people. We employ inclusive governance to enable them to dictate their needs while we implement as faithful servant.
"Shortly after assuming office, we engaged in 'Thank You Tour' and held Town Hall Meetings with them to elicit their needs. Those needs informed the modest development efforts we have undertaken in close to three years we have been in government.
"I thank the Rotary Club of Ilesa Metropolitan for counting me worthy of the Award of The Most-People Friendly Governor in Nigeria. I appreciate this honour and it is an encouragement to do more.
"I would like to congratulate Rotarian Sadiku Philomena Nkechi on her official investiture ceremony as the 6th President of the Rotary Club of Ilesa Metropolitan.
The brilliance and deep passion of Rotarian Sadiku leaves no one in doubt that this noble club is in for an interesting time in the service of the people.
Speaking further, Akeju said the governor is committed and dedicated to prioritised all the sectors in the State and no sector will be left behind on attended to.
He prayed God to continue to bless the organisation and the State of Osun.
In her remarks, The 6th President Rotary Club of Ilesa Metropolitan, Rotarian Sadiku Philomena Nkechi appreciate the Governor Gboyega Oyetola for deem it feet to received the award, they promised continue their unfliching support towards the administration of Governor Gboyega Oyetola in order to the state to a greater heights in no distant time.
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