…charges religious leaders to be more fervent in prayer
Osun state Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, has reiterated his administration’s commitment towards the welfare of the citizenry, as well as efforts to strengthen the state’s economy.
He stressed that government in the state would stop at nothing to continue to create enabling environment for businesses to strive in a secured atmosphere.
The governor, also implored residents of the state to cooperate with the government in every area of development, adding that speedy development and growth require concerted efforts of all stakeholders.
Oyetola gave the assurance at the official launching of the fourth Synod of Diocese of Osun North East, Anglican Communion, held at the Diocese’s headquarters, located at Otan Ayegbaju, in Boluwaduro Local Government Area of the state, with the theme: ‘Let there be light’.
The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Benedict Alabi, further disclosed that the government in the state is too responsive and sensitive to people’s needs and aspirations than to deprive them of their rights in any form.
He added that the erroneous impression created by fifth columnists recently about the government, when some people went to loot CACOVID palliative materials was a calculated attempt to score cheap political goals.
” It is very clear that this government will never keep what is meant for the people somewhere, and deliberately deprived them of such. It is obvious that at me in which the materials were looted, we are still expecting the rice component, which responsible for delay in distribution”, Oyetola explained.
He, therefore, charged religious organisations in the state to ceaselessly pray for the success of his administration, as he expressed appreciation to them for what he termed ‘unflinching support and cooperation’ during the lockdown occasioned by the outbreak of coronavirus.
The former governor of the state, Chief Bisi Akande, in his remarks highlighted the importance of light in human existence, describing it as a function of the mind.
He also made case for missionary schools, urging religious organisations to take back their schools and restore high moral values to the educational sector.
Speaking earlier, the Bishop of Diocese of Osun North East, RT Reverend Akorede Okuyelu described Governor Oyetola as a visionary, responsible and accountable leader.
He eulogised his administration’s giant strides, which according to him has taken developmental projects across the state as utmost priority.
He specifically lauded the government’s intervention in renovation and revitalisation of Primary Health Centres, massive road construction, prompt payment of workers’ salaries among others.
The Priest then charged the people to key into the vision and agenda of the government in the state, for the purpose of advancing the development of Osun.
Present at the event were the Deputy Speaker, Hon Femi Popoola, an Educationist, Prof Olu Aina, royal fathers, among other dignitaries.
