Ekiti state governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has applauded the outgoing local government chairmen for their outstanding performance in their respective council areas.
Oyebanji disclosed that he was impressed by the chairmen’s performances and services to Ekiti, describing their efforts in the last two years in the saddle as satisfactory.
The governor stated these in Ado Ekiti, Tuesday, at a valedictory luncheon organised in honour of the outgoing Chairmen of Local Government/Local Council Development Areas, by the Ministry of Local Government Affairs.
The event, which was also graced by the deputy governor, Monisade Afuye, came a day ahead of the inauguration of newly elected council chairmen billed for Thursday, January 4.
During his interaction with the local government henchmen, Oyebanji appreciated them for giving their best to the state, saying that their performance had shored up the level of progress and development at the third tier of government.
“On behalf of the good people of Ekiti State and your councils, I stand here to thank you for your services to the state and for helping in delivering democracy dividends to our people.
“You have all done well, history will continue to be kind to you. You deserve to be honoured and celebrated because you have done so well.”
The governor assured the local government chairmen that their successors will complete all ongoing projects they have started, saying his government has a strong aversion to abandoned projects at the council level in the interest of Ekiti citizens.
Oyebanji said: “For those that have been returned, I congratulate you. Those that are not returned, there is no point to fear about tomorrow, it is common to public office holders. There are times for entry and exit. If you are exiting, see it as part of life.”
Oyebanji appealed to the council bosses to put behind them the acrimonies of the recent party’s primary, saying the future is still bright for those who had done exceedingly well in serving the people.
“Wherever we find ourselves as politicians, we must be humble with power. You must connect with the people, and treat them with respect and honour. You must also serve God. If God has singled you out among the people to lead, try and get closer to him.”
