February 01, (THEWILL) – A former Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly, Olayide Adelami, has been sworn in as Ondo State Deputy Governor following his clearance by the State House of Assembly,
Adelami was sworn in on Thursday, by the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Olusegun Odusola.
Addressing the gathering during the swearing-in ceremony held at the International Culture and Event Centre, in Akure, Adelami pledged total loyalty to his principal, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
In his acceptance speech, Adelami expressed confidence in the ability of Aiyedatiwa to contribute meaningfully to the progress of the State.
“Mr Governor, I hereby wholeheartedly accept to be your Deputy and my loyalty to you will be total. To the good people of Ondo State, I’m here to join hands with Governor Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa to serve you and ensure that lives are made more meaningful for you in all facets.
“To our good people of Ondo State, by the Grace of God Almighty who in His Will, arranged this day to come, we will not let you down.
“I want to, therefore, appeal to all the good people of Ondo State at home and abroad to kindly support Mr Governor and myself in our sincere desire to entrench good governance in our Sunshine State,” he said.
Aiyedatiwa, who praised the sterling credentials of the new Deputy Governor, described him as a seasoned technocrat, administrator, and philanthropist.
“The Deputy Governor, Dr Olayide Owolabi Adelami, mni, is a seasoned technocrat, administrator, philanthropist, and politician who had served the nation creditably at various levels, including serving as Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly before his eventual retirement.
“He is an urbane gentleman who had paid his dues in the service and development of Ondo State, and the nation at large. I have no doubt that finding himself again in familiar terrain he will serve with integrity, devotion, loyalty, and accountability.
“We expect that you will provide fresh ideas and new drive to support this administration in consolidating our legacy projects, building a sustainable socio-economic base as encapsulated in our REDEEMED agenda, and pilot the politics of the state to a higher level of humility, justice and harmony as you serve the citizens,” the Governor said.
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