Ondo Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Monday resumed official duties after spending 15 days on working vacation.
The Governor embarked on the vacation on April 1st as part of the first installment of his 2021 annual leave.
He handed over power to his Deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
Speaking shortly after he resumed duties, Governor Akeredolu described the vacation as ‘a refreshing time.’
According to him: “We have been on this task for over a year without a break. I knew I needed a break so that I could be rejuvenated. I took my time to do a few things. I had a good time.
“Just as I came into the country, the first thing that was put on my table was the victory at the tribunal. It is a great tonic for any governor. It shows me that I have a great task ahead, especially to the people who voted for us. My duty is to accelerate our work and do more.”
Meanwhile, Governor Akeredolu has described his main challenger in the last two governorship elections, Mr Eyitayo Jegede, as a worthy son the state should be proud of.
Akeredolu, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, said Jegede’s virtue of humility was legendary.
He said their bonds of friendship, brotherliness and professionalism remained very strong.
“It is without doubt that Tayo remains an appreciable figure in our dear State. His palpable passion for the State is incurable even as he remains one worthy son we should all be proud of in Ondo State.
“Between Tayo and I, there have been two keenly contested governorship elections which to the Glory of God, have both come my way. In spite of this, our friendship, brotherliness and professional bonds have remained strong and largely unaffected.
“As Tayo clocks 60, it is our profound prayer for God to keep him in good, sound health and increased wisdom to achieve his heart desires.”
The Senator representing Ondo Central in the National Assembly, Senator Ayo Akinyelure, described Jegede as a man who God endowed with knowledge and experience in both private and public sectors of Nigeria Economy.
“I join other well-wishers to felicitate with you today on this special occasion of your birthday and it is my candid prayer that God Almighty shall continue to bless you with more abundant blessings and good health to take Ondo State to greater heights, when God eventually answers our collective prayers at the Appeal Court”.