Groups Drum Support for Gov. Makinde’s Second Term By Kunle Bakare

No fewer than Sixty (60) trade unions and groups in Oyo State have pledged their support for Governor Seyi Makinde over “his unprecedented efforts to transform Oyo State.”

They pledged their support for the Governor during a meeting held at the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism recently.

The coalition, represented by leaders of different trade groups in the state, highlighted several developmental projects embarked upon by the State Governor, adding that the Governor has not reneged on his promises to residents of the State.

The groups, under the aegis of Progressive Artisans Association, led by Alhaji Salaudeen Kamorudeen said that all the leaders of Associations at the meeting had unanimously agreed to work for the present administration’s success.

They vowed to work with their members in propagating the developmental projects of Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration and to key into the concept of canvassing for Governor Makinde’s success.

He promised that each leader will support and key into the ‘political evangelism’ campaign of the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, as canvassers in their respective associations.

Kamorudeen stated that the unions were aware of the various road construction and rehabilitations going on in the state.

He commended Governor Seyi Makinde for the construction of major highways in the state, adding that these, among other policies, have boosted the State’s internally generated revenue.

He asserted that their support for the Governor’s continuity was borne out of their impression on the various developmental projects carried out by the Makinde-led administration.

He further commended the Governor for providing the state with healthcare facilities, adding that the Governor’s Agricbusiness drive in the state has been commendable.

In his remark, Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun thanked them for their support towards the present administration in Oyo State.

Olatunbosun attributed the successes in the Agricultural, Educational and Health sectors of the state to the self determination of the Governor to ensure that Oyo State retains its pace setters status.

Olatunbosun disclosed that his office has embarked on “Political-evangelism,” to further reach out to different groups and artisans in support of Governor Makinde’s second term.

He allayed the fears of the residents in Oyo State on the purported abandonment of some roads; hinting that the government will re-embark on massive road development after the rain.

The groups included the Nigeria Union of Tailors, Association of Professional Wedding and Engagement Coordinators of Nigeria; Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria, (PMAN); Road Transport Employees Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Motorcyclists Association, Sawmill and Timbers Association.

Others are Association of Freelance and Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (FIBAN); Beautician and Hairdressers Association of Nigeria, Technicians Association; National Painters Association of Nigeria; All Agricultural Product Association of Nigeria; Panel Beaters Association, Oyo State chapter; Market Women among others.