ABIODUN BAGS 'BEST GOVERNOR OF CONTINUITY AND CONSISTENCY AWARD'

  ABIODUN BAGS 'BEST GOVERNOR OF CONTINUITY AND CONSISTENCY AWARD'

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has again been honoured with another award tagged ‘Best Governor of Continuity and Consistency’ for his good governance initiative.

Receiving the award on behalf of the Governor from the leadership of Gateway News Update, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Alhaji Waheed Odusile said, "the Governor has been receiving so many awards and none has been solicited for".

Odusile noted that the honor was an indication that the people were monitoring the government's policies and programmes, appreciating the organisation for counting the Governor worthy of the award.

The Commissioner said all hands should be on deck towards taking the State to a greater height in line with the ‘ISEYA’ mantra of the present administration, assuring of the government's support for the media.

In his presentation, the Publisher, Gateway News Update, Evang. Tunde Omolaolu described the Governor’s style of governance as deliberate and methodical, appreciating him for embracing the principle of continuity and consistency in his government.

Meanwhile, Alhaji Odusile has said Governor Abiodun should be credited for having a continuity mindset and actualising lofty projects since the creation of the State. 

The Commissioner who represented the Governor made this known in Abeokuta at a book launch of a retired Permanent Secretary, Barrister Demola Badejo, stating that the present administration had completed projects that were abandoned by his predecessors for the people to enjoy more dividends of democracy.

Speaking about the celebrant, Odusile in his capacity as the Commissioner described Barr. Badejo as one of the best Chairmen of Nigeria Union of Journalists who had discharged his duties creditably, saying he deserved to be commended for his leadership qualities, congratulating him for the feat achieved so far.

In his response, the celebrant, Barr. Badejo appreciated the government, friends and well-wishers for the honour bestowed on him, promising to continue to do more for the development of the State and journalism profession.

 

Femi Osipitan,

Press Officer, Ministry of Information and Strategy.