The immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has urged the newly-inaugurated commissioners and special advisers in the state to focus on excellent service delivery in order to add value to the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji.
Fayemi spoke during his remarks at the ongoing retreat for members of Ekiti State Executive Council and accounting officers in Ado-Ekiti on Friday, a statement by his media office stated.
The former governor, who was a special guest at the retreat, commended Oyebanji for his giant strides in the areas of development and inclusivity.
He tasked the commissioners to see themselves as privileged to be among the team that would assist the governor achieve more. He urged them to steer clear of actions capable of truncating the smooth running of the state.
The statement quoted him as saying, “When I was asked by an interviewer to describe the quality of my would-be successor, I remember saying that I would want a successor who could perform excellently, relate well with the people, be sociable and possess street credibility.
“I am happy to say that Governor Oyebanji is doing all of these. He is doing a great job; the evidence is all over the place. He is also out there relating well with the people, regardless of their political leanings. He has been able to broaden the base and bring more admiration for the government.
“Governor Oyebanji has almost turned the state into a one-party state – the Ekiti Party. The issue here is we should not become internal enemies to ourselves. As commissioners, don’t become poisons in the system.”
He urged the appointees to familiarise themselves with the state’s 30-year master plan and the six-pillar development agenda of the Oyebanji administration and translate them into action in their respective ministries, departments and agencies.
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