Ogun state government delegation visits Osoba on return from London

A delegation of Ogun State Government led by Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi  on Monday visited former Governor Segun Osoba at his Ikoyi Lagos home, who returned  to Nigeria from London after a successful knee surgery.

Penpushing reports that, Talabi speaking described the former Governor as a statesman who has the interest of the state at heart, and expressed appreciation to God for a successful surgery, saying the state was happy to see the elder statesman on his feet,

“We are Happy for his quick recovery. Our father is recuperating very well. We have reasons to thank God. He is a statesman who has the interest of the state at heart. He is very supportive of this administration”, he added.

Penpushing further reports that, Osoba in response  expressed appreciation to the state government for standing with him, adding that the Governor was the first to visit him on arrival, and also advised him to focus more on projects and programmes that would be of great benefit to the people.

The former Governor expressed delight with the level of development, especially in the areas of road infrastructure, education, health and security, noting that the state is lucky to have a man who is focused and have the interest of the people at heart.

“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;, Osoba added.

“The Governor was the first to visit me after my arrival. He showed me what his 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 said.

Penpushing also reports that, Osoba lauded the present administration for its land reform programme, noting that apart from discouraging land speculators, it would allow the state reap huge benefit from its land resource, urging Governor Abiodun to remain resolute in executing sustainable projects across the state.

The veteran journalist and renowned politician, while thanking the Governor for all his support and words of encouragement and especially coming to see him in the hospital before the surgery, advised him not to be distracted by rumour, stressing that no government can do everything.

Penpushing reports that, Osoba, appreciated the State Executive Council for supporting the Governor in his quest to reposition the state, assuring that he will always support the administration  through words of advice when necessary, emphasizing that the success of the present administration, is his(Osoba) success.

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