#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: Ogun gov seeks understanding amidst economic challenges

The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has called for the patience and understanding of Nigerians, saying the Federal Government needs time and support for the impact of its economic policies to be felt by the citizens.

Abiodun equally lauded students and youths in the state for being law-abiding and for taking the path of constructive engagement to voice their discontent during the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests.

The governor spoke on Monday during the inauguration of the Governing Council of the Sikiru Adetona College of Education, Science and Technology, Ijebu-Ode, at the Exco Chamber, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, the state capital.

Abiodun noted that although the current economic reality is not peculiar to the nation, however, governments at both the federal and state levels have heard the voices of the protesting Nigerians.

He said, “Let me use this opportunity to appeal to and thank the youths and students of Ogun State for being law-abiding and for choosing constructive engagement to voice their discontent.

“We have heard your voices; your well-being and welfare are our priorities. Both the state and the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will work hand in glove and continue to be responsive to your demands.

“We only request more patience and understanding as the impact of the implementation of the policies to reposition the economy often takes a bit of time.”

The governor added that “the challenges we face are not unique to us in Nigeria; they are global. By coming together, we can overcome these challenges.”

Meanwhile, Abiodun urged the newly inaugurated members of the council to use their vast and collective wisdom to uplift the college

He urged them to ensure that their tenure brings in new and positive developments that would, in turn, complement his administration’s efforts towards building the future of the state.

He noted that the council members must abide by the oath of office and justify the confidence reposed in them by the state government and the people of the state, adding that the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, whose name the institution now bears, is extremely passionate about the institution’s development and has begun to raise funds for its development.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the Governing Council, Mr. Wole Sowole, thanked the governor for finding them worthy of the opportunity to take the institution to the next level.