Oyo State Governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde says members of his team with whom he has delivered good governance, are poised to continue the good works in different capacities after his tenure in May 2027.
He stated this during a Thanksgiving Service in commemoration of Oyo State’s 50th anniversary, held at the Cathedral of St Peter’s, Aremo, Ibadan.
Governor Makinde, who noted that his administration would continue to govern the state in accordance with the will and guidance of God for the people of the state, said his government has built strong foundations for the state as it enters its next phase.
Governor Makinde, who had earlier read the second Bible lesson from Matthew 5:1-12, congratulated all residents of Oyo State on witnessing the celebration of the state’s golden jubilee, which he noted was due to God’s grace.
In his goodwill message, former Governor of Anambra State and Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Ob lauded Governor Makinde’s leadership style and transformation agenda in the state.
He tasked Nigerians to always remember politicians in their prayers for a better nigeria
Earlier in his sermon entitled: “Gratitude,” the Archbishop of Ibadan Province, The Most Reverend Williams Aladekugbe, said God has been good to Oyo State and also hailed past leaders who contributed meaningfully to the growth of the state in the last 50 years.
He congratulated the governor for his people-oriented programme, which he said, has shaped the state and brought about infrastructure development, improved workers and pensioners’ welfare and peaceful coexistence, among others.
Special prayers were offered for Governor Makinde, Oyo State, past leaders/governors of the state, and Nigeria as well as for the continuity of good governance through a good successor to Governor Makinde.
