The Governor of Ondo State, Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has received an award for his commitment towards the development of efficient local government administration in Nigeria, at the National Summit on LG administration in Abuja.
Represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, the governor thanked the association for identifying his administration as one that is people-centred and has contributed immensely to the development of local government administration in the state.
He further stressed that the local government, being the closest to the people at the grassroots, must be empowered to deliver good governance. On this note, he appreciated President Bola Tinubu for recognizing the position of local government in a democratic system, urging the people to support his government to enable him do more for Nigerians.
Gov. Aiyedatiwa highlighted a few of his achievements since his assumption to the office, which included institutional strengthening and interventions. Also, investment in healthcare, education, security, infrastructure and industrialization.
He mentioned the improvement in funding to critical institutions that have direct impact on workers, such as the Local Government Service Commission (LGSC), the Pension Transitional Department and the Staff Loans Board.
The governor also revealed that his administration has embarked on expansion of rural road networks across the three senatorial districts and construction of befitting secretariat complex for the Local Government Service Commission. He further enumerated his administration’s
Reacting to his awards as icon of good governance, the governor said the honour done on him will inspire him to intensify his support for institutions with direct impact on administration at the local government level. Other awardees at the event are governors of Kano, Ebonyi and Borno states.
