When we say we are engineering a modern Oyo State, this is what we mean. We mean we are designing and building a modern Oyo State. The foundation of that design is a proper road network. This is why we will not ignore any viable road projects started by our predecessors.
Being the Speech by His Excellency Seyi Makinde, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, at the 2022 Inter-Faith Service to Usher in the New Year
We look forward to an exciting year ahead, and thank you, the good people of Oyo State, for giving us the opportunity to serve you.
Before I proceed with the signing of the 2022 Budget of Growth and Opportunities, let me thank you, the good people of Oyo State, for all the support you have given our administration in the last two years, and for the opportunity you have given us to serve you. It has been a privilege. We pray that you give us the same support as we move on to the remaining part of our current tenure.
Let me take a few minutes to talk about our approach to executing projects in Oyo State. Some people are still confused as to how we are still flagging off projects when some states are finding it difficult to pay salaries. They do not understand how we are raising Oyo State’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), building our economy and engineering a modern Oyo State.
The Oyo State Government is entering into a contract with Elektron Energy to finance and develop an 11MW hybrid power solution for the Oyo State Government and some of its facilities within the Oyo State Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan and environs.
now this: Each time you respond to a distress call, make an arrest and hand suspects over to the police, you play a big role in making Oyo State safer for all of us. You make it possible for investors to have confidence in our state. Ultimately, you do your part to ensure that we grow Oyo State’s economy. You are truly heroes, and today, we celebrate you.
I look forward to a time where people will think of arbitration first before heading to the courts. We already know that our judicial system is overburdened. The innovative use of the ADR process can reduce the stress on our courts. So that, it is primarily criminal cases that they will adjudicate.
I appeal to you, the good people of Oyo State, to remain calm. We are aware of the various speculations going around especially on social media regarding the reason for this attack. I urge you all to disregard any such rumours as the authorities are still investigating the matter.
As we reconstitute this Executive Council, our priority should be how to synergise efforts for continued growth. I would like to see more inter-ministerial collaborations and an integrated approach to governance.
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