By Jubril Bada

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The Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Mr. Olamide Oladiji has congratulated the ministerial nominee from the state, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on his nomination as Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The Speaker in a statement signed by his Special Adviser Media, Sehinde Fanokun, said it did not come as a surprise, saying it was borne out of Tunji-Ojo’s selfless service delivery which has become his identity.

“Since his adventure into politics, Tunji-Ojo has taken several giant strides such that he has left no one in doubt of his tremendous rise in politics.

“Your appointment is a worthy reward for diligence in your service to humanity.” Oladiji noted that Tunji-Ojo stands tall among his peers in the delivery of democracy dividends to the people and described his nomination as a round peg in a round hole.

Similarly, the All Progressives Congress in the state has appreciated President Bola Tinubu for appointing Tunji-Ojo as a minister designate.

Tunji-Ojo, a member of House of Representatives, representing Akoko Noth East/Akoko North West, was among the minister nominees screened by the Senate on Thursday.

In a statement personally signed by the state Chairman of APC, Ade Adetimehin, appreciated the President for choosing Tunji-Ojo among the minister designates.

Adetimehin described Tunji-Ojo as a brilliant and competent personality worthy of representing the state and the federation.

The statement reads in parts: “On behalf of our leader, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu , the leadership, membership, the State Working Committee and the State Executive Committee, I wish to express our profound appreciation for the appointment of our illustrious son, Hon Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, as a Minister-designate, of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“Mr. President Sir, we feel humbled and proud that one of our best competent hands was considered and nominated for this enviable position, at a time whenour dear Nation is in dire need of capable, energetic, young and vibrant men andwomen to pilot her affairs.With Renewed Hope, we are quite confident thatour great nation will continue to ascend to even greater heights.