President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on his fresh term in office.
Aiyedatiwa, who succeeded former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, was sworn in on Monday in Akure, Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, said in a statement.
Tinubu urged the governor to use his mandate to serve the people of the state and build upon the legacy of his predecessor, the late Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu.
“I congratulate you on your successful inauguration today for a new term of office after an outstanding run in the last governorship election in Ondo State.
- EFCC detains 59 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja
- Driver kills 12-year-old, injures 15-year-old sister in Lagos
- NCDMB commends SPDC for Nigerian content milestone
- Senior FCMB staff kidnapped, N30m ransom demanded
- 70-year-old farmer bags 30-month jail term for cultivating six acres of cannabis
“You have the rare privilege to succeed your illustrious predecessor, who worked for the growth and development of the state and advanced the progress of Nigeria as a whole,” Tinubu said.
The President further urged Aiyedatiwa to work in the best interest of the people of Ondo State and the nation.
“I will be your partner in progress to usher in a new era of prosperity to the people of Ondo State,” Tinubu added.