Osun: NGF Felicitates Gov-Elect, Adeleke

By Ayodele Oni

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has felicitates with the governor-elect of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in last Saturday’s governorship election.

In a statement in Abuja by its Chairman and Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi, the NGF promised to collaborate with and support Adeleke.

The statement reads: “The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) wishes to congratulate the Osun State governor-elect, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on your victory at the just concluded election.

“The NGF is a non-partisan platform of all 36 democratically elected state governors of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, irrespective of political affiliations.

“At the forum, all governors are served equally and respectfully.

“The NGF wishes you success as you take up the challenges that await you in your exalted office.

“The forum’s secretariat assures Your Excellency of its full support as you embark on this new journey towards elevating your state to a higher level.

“We look forward to working with you and assure you of our commitment to provide outstanding services in line with global best practices and hope that you will in turn trust the forum’s machinery to, at all times, provide you professional, technical and administrative support.

“We wish you God’s guidance, strength, direction and the wisdom to deliver on your mandate to your people.

“Your Excellency, once again, congratulations and welcome to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum.”

Meanwhile, Adeleke on Wednesday received the Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC thus clearing the coast for him to succeed Governor Oyetola.