As part of efforts towards advancing the socio-economic development of the state, Governor Seyi Makinde has signed Oyo state Mobilization Agency and Socio-economic Development law.
The brief signing ceremony held on Tuesday June 11 at the executive chamber of the governor’s office, Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan.
Consequently, the governor led members of the state executive Council to the official opening of the agency’s office located at 5, Ilaro Street, Off Awolowo Road, Old Bodija Estate, Ibadan.
The newly established agency by its establishment law is saddled with the responsibility of mobilizing resources, both human and material, towards enhancing the socio-economic landscape of Oyo State.
The Governor in his brief remarks before assenting the bill emphasized the importance of proactive measures in addressing the multifaceted challenges facing the state.
He stressed the need for strategic planning and efficient utilization of scarce resources to drive meaningful progress and improve the quality of life for residents of the state.
In his introduction of the bill before the governor’s assent, the Speaker, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin stated that the bill embodies collective aspirations for sustainable development agenda which is geared towards driving socio-economic advancement and community focused programs which would facilitate inclusive governance in the state.
He expressed appreciation to the governor for the robust relationship that exists between both the executive and legislative arms of government regardless of criticism from naysayers.
Present at the event are members of the state executive Council, members of the state House of Assembly, members of Oyo State Elders Advisory Council, Oba in-council, Senator Monsurat Sunmonu, Iba Oluyole and member of Olubadan in-Council; Nureni Adekanbi, Dr Saka Balogun, and other top government functionaries.
Others are Elder Wole Oyelese, a former minister of for power, Professor Jerry Gana, former deputy governor Hameed Gbadamosi.
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