Centus Nweze Reporting
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, promised to make Ado-Awaye suspended lake a tourism hub for South-West if he re- elected for a second term.
The governor made the promise as part of activities marking his resumption of campaign after he suspended the circuit over hardship caused by fuel scarcity.
Governor Makinde will be seeking reelection for a second term in March 11 governorship election.
He was at the Iseyin local government where also addressed the Alado of Ado-Awaye, Oba Ademola Folakanmi and his Chiefs, at the Alado’s Palace, Ado-Awaye, said the state government will build a world-class resort at Ado-Awaye.
In a a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, on behalf of the Media Committee of the Governor ‘Seyi Makinde Campaign Council, the governor equally added that his administration will commence the payment of 10 per cent of local government allocations to the traditional council in the state by the end of February.
“Four years ago, I was here to seek your support and we got it.
“As Kabiyesi rightly pointed out, Ado-Awaye should be the tourism hub, not only for us in Oyo State but also for the South-West region of Nigeria.
“Under Omituntun 2.0, that is what we will achieve with Ado-Awaye.
“We made some promises under Omituntun1.0 and have fulfilled them, ranging from the proscription of N3,000 education levy to the renovation and equipment of Category 3 PHC in each ward throughout Oyo State and the creation of Amotekun security outfit.
“I promised lately that the allocation of money received by our traditional rulers will be increased to 10 percent, and I want to assure you that it will take effect on the 24th of this month.
“All of the things we were able to achieve were under Omituntun 1.0 and Omituntun 2.0 will be better,” the governor said.