Gov Ajimobi
Oyo
State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has expressed gratitude to
the people of the state for standing by his administration during the
low and high time of his historical two-term tenure, which ends on
May 28, 2019.
In
his address at this year’s Christmas Carol and the thanksgiving
service for his 69th birthday, held simultaneously at the Agodi
Gardens, Ibadan, on Sunday, the governor also said he had enjoyed the
grace and mercy of God so far.
Emphasising
the need for citizens to love and sacrifice for one another beyond
the festive season, the governor said these were the virtues that the
life and times of the symbol of the season, Jesus Christ, epitomized.
The
governor urged citizens to always be thankful to God for counting
them worthy to witness this year’s festive season, irrespective of
their economic or social status.
He
thanked his wife for being very supportive and especially for showing
kindness and care for the orphans, widows, less-privileged and other
vulnerable citizens of the state through several social safety nets.
Ajimobi
said, “My message this year is just gratitude, gratitude and
gratitude. First, let me thank God for the opportunity giving me to
govern this state for an unprecedented two consecutive terms. Second,
I thank the people of Oyo State for their support.
“I
must thank God for His kindness and mercy, which made it possible for
us to achieve all we were able to achieve. In governance key
performance index, we have performed excellently. In education,
health, agric, social infrastructure and others we have done well.
“But,
I must especially thank my wife publicly for her support. She has
taught me more about kindness and Godliness. My wife is a devout
Christian who derives pleasure in putting smiles on the faces of the
downtrodden.
“She
took many children, especially orphans, off the streets and she is
nurturing them the same way she nurtures our children.
“I
thank the Muslim and Christian religious bodies for their prayers and
support for my administration. I make bold to say that no governor in
the history of this state had promoted and celebrated both faiths as
we did since the inception of my administration.”
Ajimobi
used the opportunity to again present and solicit the support of the
people of the state for the All Progressives Congress governorship
candidate in next year’s election, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, whom, he
said, would be a worthy successor.
The
governor said the APC candidate was courageous, bold and had the fear
of God, which Ajimobi said were also his personal attributes, which
some people erroneously misconstrued for arrogance.
He
said, “Like me, Adelabu is humble and he has the fear of God. I
don’t suffer fools gladly and that is why some people have the
erroneous impression that I’m arrogant. I’m not, but I don’t
condone nonsense. I’m confident that Adelabu will build on what we
have achieved so far.
“I
want to use this opportunity to thank members of the state executive
council for tolerating my perfectionist stance. I must also thank the
opposition for their strident criticism at all times and for allowing
us to show that we are far ahead of them.”
The
governor congratulated Christians on the Christmas celebration and
urged them to spread love to their neighbours in the spirit of the
season.
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