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Ondo guber: Why I’m re-contesting –Akeredolu

Ondo guber: Why I’m re-contesting –Akeredolu

By Adekola Afolabi
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Ondo state Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has declared his intention to heed the calls by the people of the state and concerned groups and individuals entreating him to run for a second term in office.

Governor Akeredolu who spoke at the weekend in Akure at his third year anniversary dinner held at the International Culture and Events Centre (The DOME), explained that he was excited by the number of 4+4 approvals and signs which have dotted all nooks and crannies of the state, courtesy of the good people of the state.

 This is coming as the state labour leaders under the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) presented the governor an award to congratulate and identify with him on his third anniversary.

The award was presented by the state Chairman of NLC, Comrade Sunday Adeleye in company of other labour leaders at the dinner.

Also, Body of Permanent Secretaries in the state presented an award to the governor for allowing bureaucracy to run without interference.

Adeleye, who rejoiced with the Governor, the entire members of the State Executive Council and the people, specifically said in the last three years, the labour leaders have enjoyed robust relationship with Governor Akeredolu led administration.

He equally commended the governor for clearing six out of seven months’ salary arrears owed by the past administration and payment of N30, 000 new minimum wage, saying that Akeredolu has turned around the state civil service and put smiles on the faces of the people in the last three years.

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Speaking after receiving the awards, Governor Akeredolu said his government was all out to make everybody happy and would continue in the same direction for the good of all.

The governor who  observed that no Governor has enjoyed the cooperation of labour leaders like him in the state, specially appreciated all for their support.

He thanked the people of the state, members of the state executive council, traditional rulers, religious bodies, party members, civil servants, friends and well wishers for being there for his government at all times.

Also at the event, the governor presented gifts to the Chairman, Ondo State Council of Obas, the Olugbo of Ugboland, Oba Frederick Akinruntan; Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Ondo state chapter and the Chief Imam of Akure, Akorede in appreciation of their support for his government.

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