The Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly Rt. Hon Adeoye Aribasoye has described as remarkable the financial autonomy now enjoyed by local councils in the state thus enabling them to spend their allocated funds without hindrance.
Aribasoye in his speech at the presentation of the State of the State Address to the state Legislature by the Governor on Monday, in commemoration of his one year in office said the governor has adopted policies that strengthen the engine room of good governance.
The speaker who called on Ekiti citizens to rally support for the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji noted that the backing of the Ekiti masses would go a long way in strengthening the zeal and passion of the administration to deliver dividends of democracy to them.
Mr. Aribasoye commended the Governor for positively touching the lives of workers and pensioners, and for impacting every sector of the state in accordance with his electioneering promises.
‘One notable achievement is your consistent commitment to timely salary payments, providing a renewed sense of security and well-being to our hardworking civil servants. Furthermore, you have breathed new life into our pensioners, ensuring their needs are met and their contributions duly recognized.’ Aribasoye affirmed.
He applauded the policy initiatives, commitment to completion of projects and promotion of new initiatives among other works done by the Oyebanji administration noting that his performance so far has made the state greater and stronger.
‘Infrastructure is the foundation upon which prosperity is built, and Governor Oyebanji has placed a premium on its development. Through the completion of ongoing projects and the initiation of new ones, he has created a solid framework for progress. By mobilizing the people of Ekiti through innovative policy initiatives and fostering a nurturing environment, he has empowered them to harness their inherent talents and actively contribute to the sustainable development of our great state’ The Speaker pointed out.
According to him, the opposition in the state has seen reasons to collaborate with the administration , linking this to the leadership style of the Governor.
The Governor had in his State of the State address enumerated the various activities and action points of his administration in the last one year including agriculture development, workers’ welfare, security, education, economy, health and social welfare.