The Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, says the State is making steady progress towards a destination of all-round development and prosperity.
Governor Aiyedatiwa stated this in his message to the people of Ondo State to mark the 49th creation anniversary of the State.
Ondo State, carved out from the old Western Region, was created on 3rd of February 1976 by the military administration of General Murtala Muhammed.
Since its creation 49 years ago, 19 people have served as governor; 12 military governors and seven civilian governors, including Governor Aiyedatiwa, who was sworn in on the 27th of December 2023.
In his message on the anniversary, Governor Aiyedatiwa commended the founding fathers of the State for their courage, foresight and invaluable contributions towards making Ondo State what it is today in terms of sustainable development and inclusive growth, with the potential to be greater.
While promising to continue to build on the worthy legacies of the founding fathers and former governors, Governor Aiyedatiwa reiterated the commitment of his administration to maximising the potential of the State for the benefit of the generality of the people.
Congratulating the people of the State on the anniversary, the Governor also called on them to continue to provide support for his administration as he continues to navigate the ship of the State towards a safe harbour.
The Governor added that as the State heads towards its 50th creation anniversary next year, a committee will soon be constituted to draw up the modalities for the Golden celebration of the Sunshine State.
Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan,
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State.
February 3, 2025.