The Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Thursday, July 17, 2025, hosted his Oyo State counterpart, Engr. Seyi Makinde, at the Government House in Akure.
The Oyo State Governor was in Akure for the activities marking the 10th Coronation Anniversary of the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II.
Receiving Makinde at the Presidential Lodge of the Government House, Governor Aiyedatiwa congratulated him on the chieftaincy title to be conferred on him by the Deji of Akure.
Governor Aiyedatiwa, who said leaders must maintain good working relationship irrespective of political party affiliations, commended Makinde for his achievements in the last six years as Oyo Governor.
He said: “My brother, I welcome you back home. Akure is your home and I want to congratulate you on the chieftaincy title to be conferred on you by Kabiyesi, the Deji of Akure.
“I am sure this honour is not just because you are a Governor but because you are a good leader of your people worthy of such recognition and celebration.”
Earlier, Governor Makinde had thanked Governor Aiyedatiwa for the warm reception, stressing that the bond between Ondo and Oyo will continue to get stronger.
Makinde, whose mother hailed from Akure, said he would continue to hold Ondo State dear to his heart, as he’s always excited to visit the State. He commended Governor Aiyedatiwa on the peaceful atmosphere in the State.
He also commended Governor Aiyedatiwa for sustaining the legacies of his predecessor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, especially on the funding of Amotekun.
The Oyo Governor was accompanied on the visit by Senator Monsurat Sunmonu, a member of the Oyo State Governor’s Advisory Council and Chief Bayo Lawal, Executive Adviser on General Duties.
Those present at the event included the Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Dr Taiwo Fasoranti, Chief of Staff, Prince Segun Omojuwa, Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Engr. Johnson Alabi, Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Dr Kayode Ajulo, SAN, Commisoner for Regional Integration and Diaspora Relations, Otunba Adewale Akinlosotu, Chairman of State Universal Basic Education, Rt. Hon. Victor Olabimtan and the Director General of OSRC, Mr. Keneth Odusola-Stevenson.
Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan,
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State.
July 17, 2025.