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My relationship with Makinde very cordial, Oyo Deputy Governor

David Adenekan
David Adenekan
My relationship with Makinde very cordial, Oyo Deputy Governor
Seyi Makinde and Rauf Olaniyan

The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Alhaji Rauf Olaniyan, has said his relationship with Governor Seyi Makinde, is robust and cordial.

Olaniyan who made the assertion while speaking with journalists at his Ibadan residence, said any speculation of possible rift between him and his boss was the handiwork of fifth columnists who were hell bent on destabilising the present administration in the state.

He also faulted critics on the claim that the Makinde administration had achieved nothing in the last one year, stating that the administration had achieved meaningful progress in every sector in the state.

He said, “Our administration has in the last one year achieved a lot in the area of education, health, security and infrastructure. We have also maintained regular payment of salaries. Those saying this administration has  not achieved anything in the last one year are mischief makers who are hell bent on distracting and destabilising the government.”

On the administration’s efforts at combating the Coronavirus pandemic in the state, the deputy governor said the state government was leaving no stone unturned to stop further spread of the virus, stating that the administration as part of efforts to combat the pandemic in the state had set up functional isolation centres, test centres and upgraded some health facilities across the state.

“We have also identified and distributed palliatives to poor people in the state in a very modest way. We ensured that these palliatives get to the targeted people and government is still doing this,” he said.

Olaniyan further assured that the administration would remain focused and committed to the well being of its citizenry, insisting that protection of lives and property is a major objective of any government which the Makinde administration would not toy with.

He stated further that the administration would continue to implement people-oriented policies aimed at transforming the state and uplifting it to greater heights while congratulating Muslims in the state  on the successful completion of Ramadan fasting and the Eid-el-Fitri celebration, calling on the people to continue to live in harmony.

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