The Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has called on federal lawmakers representing the state to embrace the development, peace and stability of Ondo as a shared responsibility that demands collective commitment and collaboration.
Governor Aiyedatiwa made the call while hosting the nine members of the House of Representatives from Ondo State to a dinner at the Government House, Akure.
The lawmakers in attendance were Hon. Abiodun Derin Adesida (Akure South/Akure North), Hon. Abiola Makinde (Ondo East/Ondo West), Hon. Timehin Adelegbe (Owo/Ose), Hon. Gboyega Adefarati (Akoko South West/Akoko South-East), Hon. Ife Ehindero (Akoko North-East/Akoko North-West), Hon. Festus Akingbaso (Idanre/Ifedore), Hon. Festus Adefiranye (Ileoluji-Okeigbo/Odigbo), Hon. Donald Ojogo (Ilaje/Ese-Odo) and Hon. Jimi Odimayo (Okitipupa/Irele).
The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between the executive and legislative arms to advance development initiatives, ensure political stability, and foster unity within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state ahead of the party’s congresses.
Discussions also centred on aligning federal and state development priorities to guarantee that Ondo State continues to benefit from federal interventions and projects under the Renewed Hope administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Governor Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed that his administration would continue to place the welfare of the people and the overall development of the state above partisan politics.
He described the engagement with the federal lawmakers as a major boost for Ondo State, noting that sustained synergy among leaders was critical to maintaining the current momentum of development and stability in the Sunshine State.
The governor also briefed the lawmakers on activities lined up to mark the 50th anniversary of the creation of Ondo State, expressing optimism that the milestone would further strengthen the state’s identity and unity.
He expressed delight over what he described as an unprecedented political alignment in the state, noting that all 12 members of the National Assembly from Ondo State, as well as the 26 members of the State House of Assembly, are now members of the APC.
In their responses, the federal lawmakers thanked Governor Aiyedatiwa for convening the meeting and commended his administration’s developmental strides across the state. They pledged their loyalty and support to the governor, promising to set aside politics and continue to contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of Ondo State and the strengthening of the APC.
Also present at the meeting were the Deputy Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ololade Gbegudu; the National Vice Chairman of the APC, Hon. Isaac Kekemeke; the Commissioner for Finance, Mrs Omowunmi Isaac; the Special Adviser to the Governor on Legislative and Party Affairs, Hon. Babatunde Kolawole; and APC chieftain, Prince Ademola Adegoroye.
