The brand new Governor of Ondo State, Fortunate Aiyedatiwa, has demanded patriotism from Dr. Olaide Adelami, who was sworn in because the Deputy Governor of the state on Thursday.
Adelami's swearing-in on Thursday adopted his latest screening and affirmation by the Home of Representatives after his identify was forwarded to lawmakers by Aiyedatiwa.
The brand new deputy governor, who’s a blood relative of late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, took his oath of workplace at a ceremony on the Worldwide Tradition and Occasion Centre, Akure.
The oath was administered to him by the Chief Justice of the state, Justice Olusegun Odusola.
Talking on the inauguration, Aiyedatiwa urged the brand new deputy governor to play the sport by the foundations by embracing patriotism and shunning all types of corrupt practices.
The Governor stated, “I want to congratulate you and your households in your well-deserved appointment, assured that you’ll serve diligently and patriotically.
“You have to do not forget that this authorities has a zero-tolerance coverage in the direction of corruption. We anticipate you to display clear, open and accountable management in your new workplace. You have to additionally keep away from discrimination as a result of you might have the complete state as your constituency, slightly than serving sectional pursuits.
“Consistent with our need to serve the folks higher, we’ve got introduced on board a gentleman of sterling high quality, impeccable character and wealthy administrative acumen as Deputy Governor, Dr. Olayide Owolabi Adelami. I need to add that the ecstasy and jubilation with which the latest appointments have been made throughout the state is a testomony that we’ve got made the correct selections. This can be a clear problem for you, the brand new Deputy Governor, to handle your portfolio in a manner that sustains this euphoria, as a result of as is commonly stated, it’s simpler to get to the highest than to remain on the prime. '
In his acceptance speech, Adelami, who counseled the governor and different stakeholders for his or her appointment to the place, vowed to affix palms with the governor to maneuver the state ahead and uphold the legacy of the late Akeredolu.
“To the nice folks of Ondo State, I’m right here to affix palms with Governor Fortunate Orimisan Aiyedatiwa to serve you and make sure that life is made extra significant for you in all sides. I’d due to this fact prefer to enchantment to all our folks in Ondo State at dwelling and overseas to kindly help Mr. Governor and me in our honest need to entrench good governance in our Sunshine State.
“You’ll agree with me that inside a month that Governor Aiyedatiwa has been within the saddle of the administration of our pricey state, a brand new lease of life has manifested itself in all sectors of the state. Contractors engaged on numerous infrastructural developments in Ondo State are again on building websites and are extra engaged than ever earlier than, as a consequence of Mr. Governor's assurance that he won’t abandon any commendable challenge of our former Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu would let.
