The Chief Whip of the Oyo State House of Assembly and lawmaker representing Atiba State Constituency, Hon. Gbenga Joseph Oyekola, has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for what he described as purposeful leadership and notable achievements, particularly in infrastructure, healthcare and pension administration.
Oyekola made the remarks on Tuesday during the presentation of the ₦1.115 trillion 2027 Budget of Sustained Progress to the Oyo State House of Assembly, describing the proposed appropriation as a reflection of the administration’s commitment to consolidating its development agenda.
The lawmaker applauded Makinde for the strides recorded in pension administration, noting that the National Pension Commission’s recognition of Oyo State with an exemplary award was evidence of the government’s commitment to the welfare of retirees.
He further observed that the introduction of transport allowances for pensioners had brought relief to retired workers, adding that the initiative had earned the administration goodwill among beneficiaries.
Oyekola also commended the Governor for the rehabilitation and transformation of the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital Annex in Oyo into a more befitting healthcare facility, describing the intervention as significant to improving access to quality medical services in the area.
While acknowledging the administration’s achievements, the Chief Whip urged the state government to sustain its infrastructure drive by prioritising the completion and rehabilitation of inner roads across Afijio, Atiba, Oyo East and Oyo West local government areas to improve connectivity and ease transportation for residents.
The lawmaker also used the opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of Senator Monsurat Olajumoke Sunmonu to the political development of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Oyo Federal Constituency.
He particularly praised her commitment to strengthening the party’s grassroots structure and her humanitarian disposition, highlighting her interventions in the grading of rural roads to facilitate the movement of agricultural produce from farming communities to urban markets.
Oyekola maintained that effective representation, responsive leadership and sustained investment in critical infrastructure remained essential to improving the living conditions of residents and advancing the overall development of Oyo State.
