Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on Tuesday assured Interior Minister Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola of the state government’s support in maintaining and strengthening its noble policies and programs.
Adeleke says Aregbesola is always welcome in the state, with its commitment to completing all the projects initiated by the former governor, for the development of the state.
The Governor promised this to Ilesa, during the official commissioning of the Front Office and Passport Production Center in Ilesa.
He believes that the management should put above the political interests and the line of the party, and should focus on bringing progressive development to the people.
Adeleke has also sought support from the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) and other security agencies as part of his administration’s efforts to tackle illegal fishing in the state.
The Governor stated:-
“Mr. Minister, I am assuring you that this is your state, nobody can chase you away. This is your state, you are welcome anytime. Even, you can come around to the government house. When I complete all of the structures I am currently working on at the government house, I will personally invite you to commission them.
“No matter the party you are, if you are a progressive in as much as you are doing what the people want. When he was Governor, he loved the people and the people loved him. All the projects Ogbeni left were abandoned for years. I promised the people during my campaign that I am going to continue the projects. That is what I am doing.”
In his remarks, Aregbesola appreciated the governor for gracing the event, noting that his disposition to honor him despite party differences, is worthy of note.
“I am very grateful for your presence Governor Ademola Adeleke. Without making a personal call to him, he chose to honour us with his physical presence and that of everybody the Governor’s office. It is indeed remarkable as my predecessor only attended my official engagement in the state once, throughout his tenure. This is my first official assignment in the state after your assumption of office, which you have come to grace.”
