By Richard Thomas, Ibadan
The Obong Iberedem Akwa Ibom in Oyo State, His Royal Majesty, Edidem Etim Bassey Akanyak (ARSM) has called for more prayers for Governor Seyi Makinde to enable him to record more outstanding success in office.
The monarch made the call in his congratulatory message to the governor for his excellent performance and great achievements in his first year in office.
The monarch in a statement described the first year of Engr. Makinde in office as a monumental record of achievement, saying, it has brought hope and peace to the people.
Obong Akanyak said: “Governor Makinde is God sent to the people of Oyo state, this is evident in his leadership style and administrative activities of reaching out to the people.
“First, he has established confidence in them that his government is for peace and development of the state and the people, hence, his openness and total commitment to the course of advancement.”
According to him, governor Makinde’s strides and intimidating records within a short time he assumed office has earned him the trust and support of the people to reposition the state.
He urged the people to continue to pray for the divine leading the governor in order to make him take the state to an enviable position.
“As a Royal father, I have always been praying for divine leading for our God-given governor so that he will be able to turn Oyo State around for peace and speedy development, such that will make the state a haven of peace and progress.”
