The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, reiterated that his administration’s commitment to developmental strides in the state remains sacrosanct.
Abiodun said he could not afford to do less because that is his pact with the people of the state as well as his solemn pledge God.
The governor disclosed this during the Egba Division Town Hall meeting in preparation for the 2024–2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and the 2024 Appropriation Bill, held at the Cultural Centre Kuto Abeokuta.
Represented by his deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, the governor noted that the policies and programmes of his administration are done in the best interests of the majority of the citizenry, irrespective of ethnicity, religion or political affiliation, or social status.
He said, “What you see in our system is a strategic approach towards the formulation and implementation of our policies and programmes which are geared towards the welfare, wellness, and wellbeing of our people.
“The ongoing developmental strides being experienced across the state are clear demonstrations of our administration’s resolve to continue to be fair, just accountable, transparent, equitable, and dedicated to a democratic ethos.
“On this note, this government will continue to accord the people of the state an important position in the demonstration of the sincere commitment to good governance. We beckon on all critical stakeholders to continue to join hands with us in the task of building our future together.”
The state Commissioner for Finance and the Chief Economic Adviser to the Governor, Dapo Okubadejo, while speaking at the event, said the government is committed to adopting increased budgetary and inclusiveness in its drive to move the state forward.
The Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr. Olaolu Olabimtan, said the governor is not only committed to completing all the ongoing projects but he is also ready to commence others that will make life more meaningful for the residents.
Contributing, former Senator, Ogun Central, Sen. Gbenga Obadara, said the government needs to look into the road that leads to the train station at Laderin in Abeokuta as it is a monument to the people of Egbaland as well as Adatan Road.
The Alake and paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, represented by the Osile of Oke-Ona, Oba Adedapo Tejuoso, thanked the state government for the support and recognition of the traditional institutions and pleaded with the government to take more proactive steps towards fixing the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.
