New Year: Lets Join Hands To Make Oyo Great - Makinde

Engr. 'Seyi Makinde, the executive Governor of Oyo State has asked the people of the state to join hands with his Government to make the State greater.

The Governor, in a new message to the indigenes and residents of Oyo State, said that his aim in the New Year is to make the State a hub of education tourism in the country.

A statement by the Chief press Secretary to the Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the Governor as saying that the ongoing revamp of the education system; increased funding to improve the quality of education and access for children of school age, among other policies already introduced by his administration, would yield positive results in 2020.

Governor Makinde stated that his Government has put in a lot of efforts to turn around the health sector, ensure maximum security of lives and property and to revamp the economy of the State, thereby lifting people from property to prosperity.

He promised not to relent in the efforts to turn the fortunes of the State around.

The Governor also highlighted his efforts at securing the State, pointing out the ongoing Light-Up Ibadan project, which he said would be extended to other major cities as well as collaboration with all security, which is a key part of his administration's four-point agenda.

Makinde explained that the state's economy was already being driven by the revolution in Agriculture, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) development and infrastructure among others.

He advised residents of the State to think of contributions they could make toward achieving the state of their dreams.