Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has pledged to take the state on a sustainability path during his second term in office.
Makinde made the pledge on Sunday while addressing the congregation at the Christ Life Church, Olaogun, Ibadan.
The governor was at the Church for a Thanksgiving Service, as part of the activities lined up for his inauguration on Monday.
According to him, the sustainable development of Oyo State 2023-2027 begins on Monday as there won’t be network failure in the governance of the state.
“Because, it is the Will of God to return for the second tenure. He (God) will make out the Will for us to take Oyo State on the sustainability path,” Makinde said.
While X-raying the achievements of his administration in the last four years, he promised to build on the developmental programme that were already in place.
The governor assured all the state residents of his commitment to the socioeconomic development of the entire state.
He urged all men of God, ‘fathers of faith’, not to relent in praying for his government to succeed.
In his sermon, Rev. Supo Ayokunle, the former President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), urged Makinde to always seek the face of God in all his endeavours.
According to Ayokunle, God has put Gov. Makinde to lead the people of the state, irrespective of religions they worship.
He urged him to be courageous in taking decision that would impact positively on the people of the state.
The Founder of the Church, Bishop Wale Oke, commended Makinde for providing good governance in his first tenure, urging him to build on the achievements recorded.
Oke, however, led the congregation to pray for Makinde for a successful tenure as he begins the second term on Monday.
The former Senate President, Sen. Adophous Wabara; a Board of Trustees member of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Remi Kuku; Deputy National Chairman of PDP, Taofeek Arapaja; Sen. Hosea Agboola; Sen. Gbenga Babalola; Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Debo Adedoyin among other political associates of the governor attended the service.
