Osoba returns to Nigeria, scores Abiodun high

Former Ogun State Governor, Segun Osoba, on Wednesday, charged the State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, to focus more on projects that would be beneficial to the people of the state.

Osoba gave this charge at his Ikoyi residence, Lagos, while receiving the members of the State Executive Committee who paid him a visit on his arrival from the United Kingdom after a successful knee surgery.

A statement issued by Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Kunle Somorin, quoted Osoba as expressing delight with the level of development, especially in the areas of road infrastructure, education, health, and security, noting “Ogun is lucky to have a man who is focused and have the interest of the people at heart”.

The statement quoted Osoba as saying, “I want the governor to please continue to focus on projects that will benefit the people. I know he is doing very well on road construction and other sectors; more attention should also be given to security.

“The governor was the first to visit me after my arrival. He showed me what he is doing in the state like the Atan-Agbara road. He is determined to construct the Agbado road.

“He is also doing massive housing projects to take care of the middle class. Ogun is the fastest-growing state in Nigeria because the governor is taking the advantage of our closeness to Lagos.”

He, however, urged Abiodun to remain resolute in executing sustainable projects across the state.

While thanking the Governor for all his support and words of encouragement, especially visiting him in the hospital before the surgery, Osoba, said, “don’t listen to rumours. Do all that you can. No government can do everything. My prayer is that you will leave Ogun state better than you met it”.

Earlier, Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, described the former governor as an elder statesman who has the interest of the state at heart

He appreciated God for a successful surgery, declaring that Ogun is happy to see him back on his feet.

“We are happy for your quick recovery. And you are recuperating very well. We have reasons to thank God. You are an elder statesman who has the interest of the state at heart, and you are very supportive of the incumbent administration.”