Ekiti Obas, Adebayo, Roll Out Drum To Celebrate Fayemi @ 57, Proud of Achievements

By Ayodele Oni

The Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers has felicitated with  Governor Kayode Fayemi on his 57th birthday, describing him as a  pacesetter working indefatigably for the progress of the state.

The Council expressed satisfaction about Governor Fayemi’s  enduring legacy and achievements as an erudite  scholar,  politician, community leader  and Governor of Ekiti State.

The Chairman of the Council and the Onisan of Isan Ekiti, Oba Gabriel Adejuwon, made the remarks in a statement on behalf of his colleagues.

Oba Adejuwon pointed out that the council appreciated the energy and passion being invested by Governor Fayemi to bring radical development to Ekiti State in the areas of education , agriculture, human capital development, healthcare system and other pivotal sectors that could buoy the economy.

The monarch added that the council noted with utmost joy and happiness, the efforts  Governor Fayemi’s administration had made on the dualised Ado-Iyin road, Ado-Iworoko-Ifaki dual carriage way, the International Cargo Airport, the Ekiti State Civic Centre, Ikun Dairy Farm, among other monuments built by his government .

Oba Adejuwon said the Council wished Governor Fayemi well and prayed to God to grant him long live and prosperity.

“We want to state that Governor Fayemi has become a pride not only to Isan Ekiti, his country home, but to Ekiti, Nigeria and the global communities.

“He has become a global citizen of reckoning who had launched Ekiti on global map as one enclave that is development-driven and where good things happen.

“His academic and political exploits were being felt nationally and globally. His 57 years on earth have been full of benefits to humanity, in fact, we are really proud of him.

“We are proud of him as a scholar, as a Community leader in Isan Ekiti, where his landmark achievements are deeply entrenched and we are proud of him as Ekiti State Governor and the Chairman of the Nigeria’s Governors’ Forum.

“We wish our amiable Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi a happy birthday and pray that God imbues him with more strength to be able to take Ekiti to the promised land.”

Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo in his message, congratulated Governor  Fayemi on his 57th birthday, lauding him for his giant strides  in the development of the State.

The Minister said Dr Fayemi has raised the bar of governance through the implementation of laudable projects aimed at alleviating poverty in the State.

He said in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Ifedayo Sayo, that the Governor has justified the confidence of the people in him as their Governor, pointing out that several road projects and the Ekiti cargo airport amongst other projects have positioned the state for greater heights.

He also commended Dr. Fayemi for his sterling leadership qualities which he has demonstrated as Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, saying his leadership of the Forum has positioned the NGF as a strong force in the country.

While wishing him more years of fruitful service to the State and the Country, he hoped that the Governor would continue to justify the confidence of the people in his administration.