Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has assured residents that there shall be a easy and peaceable switch of energy when his second time period ends in 2027.
He stated his authorities is decided to set a brand new report by handing over with out battle or bitterness.
The governor spoke on Thursday throughout a Christmas service at St. James’ Anglican Church in Iperu-Remo, Ikenne Native Authorities Space.
“As we strategy 2027, not solely will we end nicely and end robust, by the grace of God this administration will hand over efficiently to a successor,” Abiodun stated.
He added, “Will probably be the primary peaceable transition within the 50-year historical past of Ogun State. By God’s grace, I’ll sit down as your governor at my send-forth ceremony and likewise sit on the swearing-in ceremony of my successor.”
Abiodun stated his confidence comes from what he described as robust governance, financial development and people-centred initiatives carried out by his administration.
In keeping with him, Ogun State’s financial system has grown considerably since he took workplace.
“Our financial system has grown virtually 5 instances from what we met on floor,” he stated. “Our price range has moved from about N355bn to over N2.7tr. New factories and industries are arising throughout the state.”
He listed a few of his authorities’s achievements to incorporate the reconstruction of over 2,000 colleges, job creation, assist for farmers and growth of alternatives for residents.
“We now have created jobs, empowered farmers and expanded alternatives for our individuals, and we aren’t executed but. We want your prayers to complete robust,” the governor stated.
Abiodun additionally stated he stays dedicated to utilizing his place to serve the individuals and honour God.
He talked about the Gateway Worldwide Airport and different infrastructure initiatives throughout the three senatorial districts as key legacies of his administration.
The governor praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying his management underneath the Renewed Hope Agenda helps to stabilise the nation.
“The nation is steadily stabilising with improved availability of petroleum merchandise, easing inflation and a extra steady overseas alternate system,” he stated.
Talking on Christmas, Abiodun reminded residents that the season is not only about celebration however about love, peace and take care of others, particularly the much less privileged.
“Many individuals suppose Christmas is about buying or partying, however that isn’t what Christmas is about,” he stated. “Christmas is about love, loving your neighbour as your self.”
He added, “Some individuals give what they now not want, however God gave us a priceless reward. Within the spirit of Christmas, we should keep in mind to present to others and assist the much less privileged.”
The governor urged individuals to stay Christ-like lives, have fun reasonably and keep away from extreme alcohol consumption.
In his sermon titled “Christmas Is God’s Greatest Reward to You,” the Vicar of the church, Venerable Tolulope Akinwande, described Christmas because the season when God gave Himself to humanity by Jesus Christ.
He stated the aim of Christ’s delivery can solely be fulfilled when individuals settle for Him, noting that Jesus got here to save lots of mankind from sin.
Ven. Akinwande additionally praised Governor Abiodun’s management and prayed that the ultimate years of his administration can be even higher than the start.
