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...lauds BAO's visionary leadership style
As a way of giving back to the people and complementing the efforts of Ekiti state Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji in his shared prosperity agenda for the people of the state, the Senior Special Assistant(SSA) on Cooperative development, Otunba Dayo Famoyegun has empowered hundred party members of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Ekameta LCDA.
The beneficiaries who comprises dedicated party members from Erijiyan ward 4 and 5 were empowered with cash and spraying machines during their ward meeting on Sunday, 25th August, 2024.
In his remarks, Otunba Famoyegun expressed his profound appreciation to party members for standing solidly behind the governor and the party.
He stated that the empowerment programme was one of his ways of appreciating them for their support and also motivating them to do more towards the progress of the party.
He said "Words alone cannot express my appreciation to you for the way you have been supporting the administration of His Excellency, Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji. There is no other way to appreciate you better than putting smile on your faces.
"As one of your worthy sons that you have recommended to serve the state, I am here this evening to give back to you from the little I have been earning in appreciation of your support for our governor"
Famoyegun lauded Governor Oyebanji for his visionary leadership style which has contributed in no small measure to the development of the state in the last two years. He called on Ekiti people to rally round the Governor so as to enable him deliver more on his electoral promises.
The Special Adviser to Ekiti state Governor on Political matters, High Chief Jide Awe commended the Governor’s aide for his good initiative and deeming it fit to give back party members.
He added that Otunba Famoyegun has with his empowerment programme proved that it is good to always give political positions to homegrown politicians who know where the shoe pitches.
"When you entrust right people with leadership positions especially the homegrown one who know where the shoe pitches, they will always do the right thing at the right time.
"I commend Otunba Famoyegun for deeming it fit to give back to party members and I believe that this will serve as good example for other appointees to follow"
In the same vein, the ward Chairman of Erijiyan ward 04, Chief Tuyi Odewale appreciated Otunba Famoyegun on behalf of the beneficiaries and pledged the continual support of party members in the LCDA for Governor Oyebanji’s administration.
The well attended programme had in attendance political office holders and party leaders which included, the Chairman of Ekameta LCDA, Dr. Leye Adeniji, the Secretary of Ekameta LCDA, Hon. Segun Olatunbosun. Hon. Sunday Oladipupo, SSA inter-party matters, Hon. Wale Adakeja, SSA political matters, Hon. Kumuluyi Bukola, Hon. Sunday Amokachi and other leaders.
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