We’re turning Osun to model of civilised administration in Nigeria - Aregbesola

The Governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to turn the state to a model of civilised administration in the country.
He said his government had not relented in its determination to achieve 25 years works within 8 years.
Governor Aregbesola gave the assurance on Thursday while receiving the leadership of Methodist Church of Nigeria, at the Government House, Osogbo.
He said his administration has been working round the clocks in reviving the state's economy and as well positioning the state among the most viable economic states in Nigeria.
Aregbesola said his government, since inception in 2010, has been threading paths of economic reinvigoration, which according to him, helped to record unprecedented feats in the last six years.

Governor State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola receiving souvenirs from ArchBishop of Ilesa ArchDiocese, Methodist Church Nigeria, Most Reverend Amos Akindeko, during a Courtesy visit and special prayers for the development of the state by the leadership of Osun Methodist Church Nigeria in commemoration of New Year 2017, at Government House, Osogbo, on Thursday 05-01-2017

He said the state under his leadership has succeeded in its designed policies of economic re-engineering and revitalisation aimed at achieving greater profitability, effectiveness and productivity.
Aregbesola said his coming to the state was not in anyway by accident but rather a clarion call to liberate the good people of the state from the shackles of backwardness.

The Governor who described his emergence as the regaining of "hope" that had already been lost, said "coming to Osun has given birth to socio-economic prosperity and political stability".

According to him, the state government, having realised the economic potential of the state, decided to embark on people-oriented programmes that have positively affected the lives of the residents.

Affirming his belief on the efficacy of prayers, Governor Aregbesola attributed some of the achievements made by his government to unflinching supports received from religious leaders.

He called on religious leaders in the country to save the nation from her present economic situation.

Aregbesola said the country has reached a climax where prayers and supplication are indispensable to facilitate quick survival.

"I am a product of prayers. I believe strongly in the efficacy of prayers. That is why our administration has been growing from strength to strength.

"As we all know, the present economic situation has challenged each and everyone on the need to move closer to God and as well support the country with prayers.

"We must all pray vehemently to rescue our nation out of the current socio-economic, religious, cultural and political unrest", he stressed.

Earlier, the Archbishop of Ilesa Arch-diocese of Methodist Church of Nigeria, Most Reverend Amos Akindeko, eulogized Governor Aregbesola for always placing God first in all he does.

Rev. Akindeko, who led other men of God in prayers, prayed God to continue to uphold the state and its people.

Leadership of Osun Methodist Church Nigeria offering special prayers for the development of the state in commemoration of New Year 2017 at the Government House, Osogbo. With them are, Governor State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (right); his Deputy, Mrs Titi Laoye-Tomori (2nd right); Chief of Staff to the Governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola and others on Thursday 05-01-2017

Governor State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. (4th left); his Deputy, Mrs Titi Laoye-Tomori (3rd left); Chief of Staff to the Governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola (5th right); ArchBishop of Ilesa ArchDiocese, Methodist Church Nigeria, Most Reverend Amos Akindeko (5th left); Bishop Ijesa North Diocese, Bishop James Olusegun (3rd right); Bishop Osogbo Diocese, Amos Ogunrinde (left); Lay President, Ilesa Diocese Methodist Church Nigeria, Festus Morakinyo (right) and others, after a Courtesy visit and special prayers for the development of the state by the leadership of Osun Methodist Church Nigeria in commemoration of New Year 2017, at Government House, Osogbo, on Thursday 05-01-2017

From left, Deputy Governor State of Osun, Mrs Titi Laoye-Tomori; Governor Rauf Aregbesola; ArchBishop of Ilesa ArchDiocese, Methodist Church Nigeria, Most Reverend Amos Akindeko; Bishop Ijesa North Diocese, Bishop James Olusegun; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola and others, at the Courtesy visit and special prayers for the development of the state by the leadership of Osun Methodist Church Nigeria in commemoration of New Year 2017, at Government House, Osogbo, on Thursday 05-01-2017