Governor of The State of Osun Mr Adegboyega Oyetola Thursday disclosed that despite the five- month of post-election litigation during the first year of his administration and the six months lockdown during the second year, he remained focused on delivering value to the people of the state.
Oyetola said transforming the state’s economy sustainably and providing a good life for the people of Osun are his main focus.
He spoke with journalists shortly after receiving the Blueprint Newspaper’s Governor of the Year 2020 at the paper’s Impact Series Awards, held in Abuja.
The award was presented to him by the Estu Nupe, who doubled as the Royal Father of Day on the occasion, Dr. Yahaya Abubakar.
Represented by his deputy, Mr Benedict Alabi, the governor appreciated the management of Blueprint Newspaper for the honour, which he said, was “in recognition of the firm and productive partnership between our administration and the good people of Osun.”
The governor therefore dedicated the award to the people of the state, saying “the honour will further motivate us to serve our people better and build a truly prosperous state.”
He said: “Our Administration assumed office 30 months ago with a clear-cut, holistic Developmental Agenda targeted at revitalisation of our economy and setting it on the sure footing of sustainable progress.
“Despite the constraints caused by the five months of post-election litigation during the first year and the six months lockdown during our second year, we have remained exceptionally focused on delivering value to our people.
“For instance, our quest for the transformation of our economy led us to the hosting of the Economic and Investment Summit shortly after assuming office. The event provided us an opportunity to share our Development Agenda with the organised private sector and to enlist their support in our journey to redefining the socioeconomic climate in the state”.
