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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has promised to remain focussed in his administration’s desire to make huge impact on the state.
Governor Makinde said this at the Crossover Service of the Livingspring Chapel International, Ibadan which he attended with his wife, Mrs. Tamunominini Makinde and some key members of his cabinet.
The governor said, “You have given me a mandate. I will make sure you get value for the mandate. Continue to pray for us. We have done a bit and a lot needs to be done”.
Governor Makinde noted that year 2024 started with the news of mining explosion at Bodija, Ibadan, on January 16 and two weeks to the end of the year there was a stampede in Ibadan, the state capital.
He said, “Some people stored mining explosives at a residential area in Bodija . Two weeks to the end of the year (2024), there was a stampede at Islamic High School, Orita Bashorun, Ibadan.”
Thirty-five children were confirmed dead at a stampede that heralded a Christmas funfair organised by the Ooni of Ife’s ex-queen, Naomi.
Ms Naomi, the Chairman, Agidigbo 88.7 FM, Oriyomi Hamzat and the principal of the school, Abdullahi Fasasi, are facing prosecution.
Reacting to Pastor Fẹ́mi Emmanuel’s observation that though the Governor and his wife were members of the church, but the demands of office denied them regular church attendance, Governor Makinde, promised to attend the remaining two crossover services before the expiration of his tenure.
He noted, “From 2025 to 2027, there are still two crossover services. I will be here and you will all be here as well. I will be in Sunday service at least once in a quarter.”
Earlier, Presiding Pastor, Livingspring Chapel International, Femi Emmanuel, prayed for Governor Makinde and his wife, Oyo State, President Bola Tinubu and Nigeria as a whole.
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