Fawaz Adebisi
The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has unveiled his ambitious vision for the state’s transformation as he begins his second tenure which would last for another four years.
The governor, having sworn in by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, on Monday, at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, promised to make the state better in terms of technology, health and infrastructure
PLATFORM TIMES reported that Abiodun was declared winner of the March 18 governorship election, against his opponents, the People’s Democratic Party governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu, and the African Democratic Party governorship candidate, Biyi Otegbeye.
In his inauguration address, Abiodun expressed gratitude to the people of Ogun State for their support, as he reaffirmed his commitment to the development and prosperity of the state.
He said, “over the next four years, this administration will move on speedily to deliver the dividends of democracy to our people. In the last four years, we laid the foundation for our shared prosperity.
“We have covered a lot of grounds, but there is more work to be done. Time is of the essence, and our people must see our commitment and sincerity regarding their security, peace, their wellness, and wellbeing. Our goal is to create a prosperous, sustainable, and inclusive future for all residents.
“We do not even pretend to have all the solutions to all the problems of the State. But we are irrevocably committed to making a difference and fulfilling all our promises whilst being inclusive , participatory, responsive and consultative .
“While our administration will continue to encourage constructive criticism we know that all our achievements may not be enough for nay sayers. We will however remain laser focused and not be distracted as we are determined to continue to work together to build the Ogun State of our collective dream.”
He also announced that the state will be collaborating “with Lagos State in leveraging on the blue and red lane rail lines by investing in their extensions into Ogun State for the efficient transportation of people, goods and services.”
Speaking on his achievements of his first term, he mentioned the construction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of over 400 kilometers of roads, including major, lower-level, and federal roads.
Notably, the ongoing construction of the Agro-Cargo International Airport, part of the larger Ogun Digital Infrastructure project, was highlighted as a significant milestone in the state’s transportation sector.
The governor also mentioned the efforts to improve social welfare and well-being in the state, stressing that the Ilera Dero health insurance scheme allowed the informal sector to access healthcare services without out-of-pocket expenses.
“Over 48,000 people had enrolled in the scheme”, he stated, stating that the positive impact was exemplified by the story of Mrs. Agnes Taiwo Abo, who gave birth to triplets without paying any medical expenses.
Abiodun also discussed the administration’s accomplishments in education, including the construction of over 1,000 classroom blocks, the introduction of the OgunTEACh intervention program, and the implementation of the Central Education Management Information System (EMIS).
According to him, his vision encompasses various sectors, including infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, and technology, with a particular focus on job creation and poverty alleviation.
Abiodun therefore reiterated his administration’s commitment to inclusive and participatory governance.
He also acknowledged the importance of constructive criticism but stated that the administration would remain focused on fulfilling its promises and building the Ogun State of collective dreams.
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