…Islamic Body hails Governor’s unique leadership style
…Honours Ex- Gov Aregbesola, Senator Ojudu
The National Council of Muslim Youth Organizations (NACOMYO), Ekiti State Chapter on Sunday presented Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji the Governor of he Year Award in recognition of his development strides in the state in the last one and a half years in office.
The Islamic body described the body as an embodiment of many virtues of a true believer in Government, adding that the award was to demonstrate to the Governor that his actions and policies have direct impact on the people of the state.
The award was one of the highlights of NACOMYO’s 2024 Hijirah Lecture and second edition of the Hon Ibrahim Kunle Olanrewaju Empowerment Programme held at the Fajuyi Pavilion, Ado Ekiti.
Aside Governor Oyebanji, a former Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and former Nationak Assembly member, Senator Babafemi Ojudu as well as Bartuster Tajudeen Oluyole Ahmed were also presented different awards.
Presenting the award to Governor Oyebanji, the President General. League of Imams and Alfas, Southwest, Edo and Delta States, Sheikh Jamiu Kewulere Bello, who is the Spiritual father of the day, said the Governor is outstanding in the unique was he prioritizes the wellbeing and welfare of the citizens, the way he carries everybody along and in the area of infrastructure development.
He said the Governor has brought joy to the people and has succeeded in united every tendencies in the state. “The award is to tell our Governor that his good works did not go unnoticed. May God continue to strengthen and guide him.”, he said.
Other speakers at the event including Alajaji Mudasitu Oladele Yusuf, NACOMYO Coordinator in Ekiti State lauded Governor Oyebanji for his transparency, accountability and inclusivity, which they said have accounted for the growing profile of the state under his watch.
Governor Oyebanji who thanked the Islamic body for the award, said he was humbled by the fact that the efforts of his administration is having the desired impact on the lives of the people of the state.
The Governor said the award, coming from a body of eminent Islamic scholars and leaders meant a lot to him and would only spur him to do more using the six development pillars of the administration to drive growth and development as well as creating economic opportunities for the people. This he said is in addition to making Ekiti State the number one destination of choice for people looking for where to live, work, invest and relax.
The Governor said the massive investment in infrastructure development, security, agriculture and job creation are geared towards making the state number one destination of choice.
“God will help us to continue to take decisions that will bring prosperity for all the citizens and make our dear state the number one destination of choice for people looking for a place to live, invest, relax and work. With your support and God’s backing, we shall achieve all our goals and more”, the Governor said .
Senator Ojudu who was also presented an award of Distinguished Service to Islam award appreciate the body for the honour done to him, the Governor and other awardees.
Other highlights of the day include lecture, empowerment progranme and special prayer for the Governor, whom the NACOMYO coordinator described and “Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji Saheed Akorede”.