Following his emergence as the Chairman of Nigeria Conference of Speakers on Saturday, the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barr Bayo Lawal has led other top government functionary to give the state House of Assembly Speaker, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin a heroic welcome.
Joined the Deputy Governor is the Chief Judge, Justice Iyawo Yerima, Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Olajumoke Adeyemo, Deputy Speaker, Hon. Muhammed Fadeyi, former Deputy Speaker, Abdul-wasi Musah, commissioners and other members of the House of Assembly.
Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin , who was hosted to the reception at Western Hall of the Parliament Building, House of Assembly complex, Secretariat on Monday, was celebrated by loyalists from Ibarapa East and Oyo State as a whole.
In his goodwill message, the state’s Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal, assured that Governor Seyi Makinde’s led administration will continue to cooperate with the legislative and the judiciary arms of government to keep moving the state forward.
“Once again, under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde, We will continue to cooperate with the legislature and judiciary to keep moving the state forward.
“Oyo state is coming stronger and is going to be the best state in Nigeria. From what we have been doing together, we are well focused in such a way that the primary assignment of each arms of government is for Oyo State to prosper and grow.”
Barr Lawal described the leadership qualities of the Speaker as a unique one that is worthy of emulation.
He said that Ogundoyin’s humility and leadership style paved way for his emergence as the Chairman of Conference of Speakers.
“It’s not ordinary that young people are occupying position of authority, they can only come out stronger with their initiatives and resourcefulness. And I am happy that you are endowed with these,” Barr Lawal said.
“We will continue to pray for the Speaker, encourage him, and continue to seek for the support of the 10th House of Assembly in all ramifications,” the Deputy Governor said.
Speaking separately, the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo and Chief Judge of Oyo State, commended the leadership style and administrative acumen of the Speaker. They, therefore, wished him a successful tenure in office.
In his address, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, expressed gratitude to Governor Seyi Makinde, supporters and Oyo State House of Assembly members for providing him the opportunity to become the House speaker.
While attributing the achievement to the track records of successes achieved by the Governor Seyi Makinde’s led administration in the state, the Speaker disclosed that it is God that is working to bring Oyo State back to the pace setter.
Ogundoyin reiterated his commitment to Oyo State as his first constituency, promising that he will not compromise it to ensure that it function optimally