My administration ‘ll prioritize elders’ welfare, wellness, says Oyebanji

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has assured Ekiti elders that his administration would make sure that their welfare stays uppermost as plans are underway handy over the Aged Individuals’s Resort Centre to them.

Governor Oyebanji gave the reassurance on Wednesday when he hosted members of the Council led by its President, Professor Joseph Oluwasanmi and Vice, Chief Deji Fasuan. He recommended the elders for the outstanding and spectacular roles they performed through the wrestle for the creation of Ekiti state, including that the one payback for them is to make sure their welfare.

The Governor promised to maintain the great relationship he had with Ekiti elders by performing above board, prioritizing their welfare and ensuring they see Ekiti of their goals when it comes to growth and development.

“At this stage of your life, my concern is your welfare and your wellness and in case you have any programme, we will come there and meet you there. We are going to put a number of issues there to make you snug as a result of you will have labored relentlessly and that is the time so that you can chill out. You don’t must foyer me for that, it’s a accountability of a son to his dad and mom.

“We campaigned on a mantra of shared prosperity, continuity of programme, continuity of tasks, continuity of insurance policies and the power is one thing Governor Kayode Fayemi is so curious about. I’ve mentioned this facility with you previously, so every thing you’ve written right here, I’m conscious of it.

“My first plan is to ascertain the standing of the power. The Federal Authorities constructed it for you, however they should switch it to us formally. However all the identical, we look forward to that earlier than we begin equipping the place.

“However, one factor we have to actually agree on is the administration of the power for sustainability and upkeep. We are going to put a construction in place that will provide you with independence whereas authorities takes cost of its administration.” The Governor stated.

Governor Oyebanji additionally reiterated his administration’s dedication to making sure uninterrupted energy provide within the state as he disclosed plans to fee the state Unbiased Energy Venture (IPP) in few weeks’ time, which he additionally stated would offer uninterrupted energy provide to the aged folks’s resort.

Earlier, the President of Ekiti Council of Elders, Prof. Joseph Oluwasanmi famous that the physique parades greatest brains and property on all fields of endeavours who’re and prepared to provide their experiences and substances to their communities.

The elder statesman said the cardinal aims of the council to incorporate inculcating a way of identification with Ekiti folks by selling its values, language, tradition and philosophy in addition to keep a non-sectarian physique to which all Ekitis could belong, irrespective of private preferences, non secular variations or native prejudices for the only goal of selling unity and wholesome social order.

He used the chance to commend Governor Biodun Oyebanji for his developmental strides within the state inside his first yr in workplace and promised to proceed to drum assist for him in all spheres of endeavours.

Additionally on the assembly have been the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye; Secretary to the State Authorities, Dr Habibat Adubiaro and different prime authorities officers.