Obasanjo Accepts Invitation To Inaugurate Projects In Osun, Urges Public Officers To Prioritize Good Governance
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on public officers at all levels to get recommitted to good governance in order to entrench democracy.
Speaking while hosting Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state at his Abeokuta Hilltop home, Obasanjo also urged leaders to be loyal to the people by meeting and satisfying their yearnings.
‘What is my advice to leaders? Well, let them serve the people. Let them ensure good governance. That is the way to make democracy strong’ the former president said.
Citing positive developments in Osun state under Governor Adeleke, the elder statesman repeated his earlier commendation of the Osun state governor, declaring that leaders have obligations to deliver democratic dividends to the people.
Responding to an invitation to inaugurate projects in Osun state, the former Head of State, who accepted the invitation, also asked aides of leaders to be loyal to their bosses so that they can perform.
According to the Otta-based retired General, leaders need a cohesive team to perform, and the aides must demonstrate absolute loyalty to them so that they can successfully deliver on their mandate.
Governor Adeleke has also paid an unscheduled visit to Governor Dapo Abiodun at his Oke Mosan office, Abeokuta.
Receiving Governor Adeleke and his entourage including his Deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi, Governor Dapo Abiodun commended him for doing a wonderful job in Osun state.
He lauded the Osun State government for promoting adire fabrics in the state saying this will go a long way in providing jobs for thousands of people who produce and trade in the products.
Governor Dapo Abiodun said Osun and Ogun states shared many things in common, especially culture and tourism.
He submitted that the Ogun State government will be ready to partner with the Osun State government in respect of cultural exchange inter-state connectivity and business transactions.
He described Governor Adeleke as an intelligent, hardworking, loyal, and a jovial person. who is passionate about human and infrastructural development, while noting that he is the first Executive Governor to visit him in his office since becoming Chief Executive of Ogun state.
Responding, Governor Ademola Adeleke thanked Abiodun for the warm reception submitting that he’s proud of the accomplishments of the Ogun State government under Governor Dapo Abiodun.
He described Governor Abiodun as a brother from another political party saying that their people are resolved to collaborate to promote culture and tourism sectors between the two states-Team@orientactualmags.com
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