All Set For Gov Akeredolu’s Inauguration For Second Term |The Source

By Ayodele Oni

Only 500 guests are expected to grace the inauguration ceremony of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa  scheduled to hold on Wednesday, in Akure, Ondo state capital.

Chairman, inauguration committee, who is the deputy governor elect, disclosed on Friday while unveiling the programme for the one week event.

He explained that guests would be restricted for the events due to the global pandemic, Covid 19, ravaging the world over.

The deputy governor-elect pointed out that “it is important to stress that attendance at every function will be strictly by invitation. This is in order to control crowd and reduce the risks associated with COVID -19.

“In other words, the venues will be a no-go areas for individuals without official invitation cards. For more emphasis, the DOME which sits full capacity of 1,800 guests will now sit 500 for the inauguration while it will accommodate only 400 for the state Dinner later in the evening.”

The one week event is expected to feature lecture, dinner, schools debate, commissioning of projects, gyration by Kegites, foundation laying ceremony of new governor’s lodge, jumat and Thanksgiving service.

The committee chairman stated further that part of the inauguration ceremony has been dedicated to honour youths in the state that have distinguished themselves in their careers.

“The Schools debate and presentation of awards won by Ondo State Public school is a well-thought-out component of the Inauguration ceremonies with a specific focus to elevate and celebrate our youths in the state.

“It is also to serve as the melting pot for the general public consisting of Parent, Teachers and Students and Government thereby ensuring the involvement of all layers in the society in the enthroning of the Government they truly voted in.

“Aside above, Governor Akeredolu believes in the involvement of the younger generation in the journey to the future and will seize every opportunity to promote their excellence in conduct and scholarship in public space.

“This is why the schools debate provides our children who have excelled in the qualifier series an opportunity to demonstrate, before our very eyes, knowledge, competence and scholarly versatility renowned with Ondo state.

“In the same event, Mr Governor will receive in public glare, the presentation of trophies, awards and laurels won by our children in public schools, at national and international collegiate competitions.”