DAPO ABIODUN SWORN- IN AS OGUN GOVERNOR

The Chief Judge first sworn in the Deputy Governor, Engr Noimot Salako-Oyedele, followed by the Governor, and the duo took oath of allegiance and oath of office with loyalty pledge to serve the State and the country diligently. 

Penpushing further reports that, shortly after the swearing in, the Governor mounted a rostrum to witness the inaugural parade displayed by the Police, to add colour to the ceremony, and thereafter rode on the motorcade round the stadium to extend greetings and acknowledge cheers from the guests who came from far and near.

 The Governor in his inaugural speech said, ‘His grace alone, that I could have come this far and that I see the dawn of this day. Today, by the grace of God Almighty, and the goodwill of the people of Ogun State, and others too numerous to mention, we stand on the threshold of a new dawn and a new beginning’.

Penpushing also reports that, Abiodun acknowledged his predecessors ‘those who have held this exalted position since the state was created in 1976. Each of these compatriots has served the State with varying degrees of commitment, vigour and vision.

The Governor said he was honoured to have taken the mantle of leadership handed down by these great men and accept the same with a deep sense of responsibility, pointing out that, there is no gain saying the fact that Ogun State is unique and well endowed, in many respects.

‘It is well acknowledged that Ogun State is home to some of the greatest Nigerians of all times. Though a toddler at nation’s independence, the hope of a strong, united and prosperous Nigeria was still very much pervasive in the country later in my adolescent years’,Abiodun stated.

Penpushing reports that, he added that having provided the mandate to serve, he assured the people of the state that, he held it as a tripartite covenant between him and God, while on one part, to serve Him and reciprocate His faithfulness through the journey so far by being a tool to bring the greatest good to the greatest number of residents.

 ‘To the good people of Ogun State, you have now provided me the mandate to serve our dear State. When I signed the Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Office a while ago, I solemnly did so beyond being a requirement for formal assumption of office’.

‘It was much more than that. I hold it as a tripartite covenant between me and God, on one part, to serve Him and reciprocate His faithfulness through the journey so far by being a tool to bring the greatest good to the greatest number of Ogun State people,. regardless of creed, gender and political affiliation. On the other part, it is also a covenant with the good people of Ogun State.

Meanwhile, notable personalities at the event include, Adebutu Kessington, Olu of Ilaro, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, Akarigbo of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, Gbenga Daniel(former Governor),Gboyega Isiaka, Ambassador Tunde Oladunjoye,Remmy Hazzan and Ogbeni Lanre Banjo among others