Coalition of Civil Society Organizations has hailed the life changing projects and developmental strides of Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola.
The Founder of Activist for Good Governance, Comrade Declan Ihekiare who addressed Journalists at Osogbo, Osun State capital on behalf of the Coalition said members of various notable civil society organizations across the country were on assessment of projects embarked upon by the governor across the state for two consecutive days.
Comrade Ihekiare said the projects by Governor Oyetola are committed to good governance, most importantly as they affect the lives of the ordinary citizens which is in tandem with their goals.
He said their visit had earned them the opportunity to gather reports from various parts of Osun State, most importantly in the effort of the incumbent administration, towards the development of the Healthcare infrastructure, educational reform, infrastructural revolution, youth development among others.
“We saw and was impressed by the excitement of the people in the manner, with which government now based its projects, on the basis of the need, of the people, according to their peculiar demands
The road infrastructure which has witnessed the opening up of new roads, upgrade and expansion of many, has made intra-state movement of people and commercial activities, easier than it has ever been, in the history of the state.
The radical commitment of the administration, to healthcare improvement, as witnessed in the massive resuscitation of Primary Health Care infrastructure, is commendable, as this has not only taken healthcare delivery closer to the people of Osun state, it has also rated the state, as one, with the highest number of these primary healthcare facilities, in the country today.
It is important at this point, to say, that governments mainly exist, to cater for the need of the people and as such, must at all times, prioritize their welfare. The current administration in Osun State, from our interaction with the people, particularly government workers in various categories, has given serious attention, to the welfare of civil servants and every persons working with the state government and its structures. The prompt payment of salaries, pensions and gratitute, is a clear deviation, from the recent history of the state. This has not only, brought back a cordial relationship between the state government and the workforce, it has also increased productivity.
Osun has continued to maintain its position as the most peaceful state in Nigeria as a result of the improved security system of the State with the help of Osun State Security Network codenamed “Amotekun”. The group effort has continued to flush out kidnappers, cattle rustlers and robbers, which is highly commendable.
In health, Osun has also registered her name as a pacesetter after the rehabilitation of 320 primary healthcare centres across the state- one per ward, making sure the reach of health officers are spread across.
It is commendable that the administration has ensured the payment of pensions and gratuities, including clearing the backlog of the arrears inherited at the State and Local Government levels in the last three year.” Ihekiare said
He concluded that the administration of Governor Gboyega is giving Osun State a rewarding future, and expressed the believe, that there is the need, to consolidate on the achievements of his administration in further delivering good Governance.
The Coalition therefore passed a vote of confidence on the performance of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola