Makinde To Receive Daily Independent Man of the Year Award In Recognition Of His Efforts In Promoting Good Governance
•By Oyeniyi Awojoodu
IBADAN – Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, is set to receive the Daily Independent Man of the Year Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to governance, democracy, and infrastructural development.
The award, conferred annually by Daily Independent Newspaper, honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and impact in their respective fields.
The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, was on Monday presented with the official letter of recognition in his Courtesy Room, Governor’s Office, State Government Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan by the management of the national daily newspaper.
The Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief, of Independent Newspaper Limited, Mr Steve Omanufeme, was accompanied by the Daily Editor, Mr. Don Okere; Saturday Editor, Pastor Yemi Adebisi; Political Editor, Mrs Joy Anigbogu and the finical reporter of the paper, Mr. Bamidele Ogunwusi to the governor’s office.
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Governor Makinde, in his brief acceptance remarks, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening democratic institutions and leaving a lasting legacy of transparency, accountability, and people-centered governance.
He noted that anyone privileged to be in such exalted office could build roads other infrastructural projects.
He reaffirmed his commitment to leave a legacy of building strong democratic institutions that engenders economic growth, safety, and qualitative standard of living of the people.
“This award is not just a personal honor but a testament to the collective efforts of our administration in building strong democratic institutions that will outlive us.
“Governance should be about the people, and we remain committed to policies that improve lives, promote inclusivity, and ensure sustainable development.” The governor said.
Addressing newsmen shortly after meeting with the Governor, Mr. Omanufeme disclosed that Makinde’s selection for the prestigious man of the year award was a testament to his efforts in deepening democratic values, promoting good governance, and fostering sustainable development in Oyo State.
DAILY INDEPENDENT state House Correspondent reports that since assuming office in 2019, Governor Seyi Makinde has been widely praised for his transformative initiatives, including massive investments in education, healthcare, security, and infrastructure.
The Daily Independent Man of the Year Award will be presented at a grand ceremony to be attended by dignitaries from various sectors.
Omanufeme noted that Governor Makinde has consistently advocated for policies that strengthen democracy and promote economic growth adding that is administration’s reforms in public service, ease of doing business, and youth empowerment have set a benchmark for governance in Nigeria.
He called on other state governors to ensure the entrenchment of good governance in their various domain and ensure that all their policies and programs are pro people.