Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has urged federal lawmakers from the state to view the overall development, peace, and stability of Ondo as a collective responsibility that requires commitment from all stakeholders.
The Governor made this appeal during a dinner hosted for all nine members of the House of Representatives from the state at the Government House in Akure, the state capital.
The representatives present included Hon. Abiodun Derin Adesida (Akure South/Akure North), Hon. Abiola Makinde (Ondo East/Ondo West), Hon. Timehin Adelegbe (Owo/Ose), Hon. Gboyega Adefarati (Akoko South West/Akoko South-East), Hon. Ife Ehindero (Akoko North-East/Akoko North-West), Hon. Festus Akingbaso (Idanre/Ifedore), Hon. Festus Adefiranye (Ileoluji-Okeigbo/Odigbo), Hon. Donald Ojogo (Ilaje/Ese-Odo), and Hon. Jimi Odimayo (Okitipupa/Irele).
During the meeting, the focus was on forging collaborations aimed at the development and stability of the state, as well as building unity within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of forthcoming party Congresses. They also discussed aligning federal and state development objectives to ensure Ondo continues to benefit from federal projects under the “Renewed Hope” administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Governor Aiyedatiwa stated, “My administration will continue to prioritise the development of the State and the welfare of the people over politics.” He emphasized that the collaboration with the lawmakers is a vital synergy needed to maintain momentum for development and stability in the Sunshine State.
In addition, the Governor discussed upcoming activities planned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the state’s creation and expressed his satisfaction that all 12 members of the National Assembly (Senate and Reps) and all 26 members of the State House of Assembly are now united under the APC, calling it an unprecedented development.
The federal lawmakers expressed gratitude to the governor for the meeting and praised his administration’s developmental efforts in the state. Pledging their support and loyalty, they promised to set politics aside and actively contribute to the growth of Ondo State and the APC.
Other dignitaries present at the meeting included the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ololade Gbegudu; National Vice Chairman of APC, Hon. Isaac Kekemeke; Commissioner for Finance, Mrs. Omowunmi Isaac; Special Adviser to the Governor on Legislative and Party Affairs, Hon. Babatunde Kolawole; and APC chieftain, Prince Ademola Adegoroye.
