By Ayodele Oni
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reassured that the creation of 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), have come to stay.
The governor reiterated that their creation was based on the determination of the administration to bring governance closer to the people.
He spoke on Monday at the inauguration of the newly elected chairmen and vice Chairmen of the 18 Local Government Areas of the state, marking a significant step in restoring democratic governance at the grassroots level.
The swearing-in ceremony, followed the local government election conducted on January 18, 2025, in which candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) won across all 18 local government areas and 203 councillorship positions.
Speaking at the event, Governor Aiyedatiwa emphasized the importance of the local government system as the third tier of government, in line with Section 7(1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
He noted that the outcome of the elections reaffirmed the people’s overwhelming preference for the APC, which had previously secured a landslide victory in the November 16, 2024, gubernatorial election in the State.
“I must remind the elected Chairmen that the oath you have just taken is not a mere formality but a solemn promise to serve our people with integrity, honesty, and transparency.
“It is a commitment to deliver on the manifesto of our party and to improve the lives of our people at the grassroots level.”
Governor Aiyedatiwa urged the new Chairmen and their deputies to align their governance with his administration’s New Development Agenda, ‘O’ Datiwa, O’ Dirorun’ (OUR EASE), which focuses on seven key pillars.
He charged them to prioritize the welfare of their constituents, foster accountability, and collaborate with legislative councils and public servants. He
The Governor commended the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) for conducting a peaceful, free, fair, and credible election and appreciated security agencies, election monitors, civil society organizations, and opposition parties for their roles in strengthening democracy.
He also expressed gratitude to the outgone Transition Committee Chairmen and members for their service to the state, assuring them that their contributions would not be forgotten.
“As we embark on this journey, let us work together to build a brighter future for our people. Side by side, we will deliver the dividends of good governance that our citizens deserve.
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