Ondo making steady progress towards all-round development at 49 – Aiyedatiwa
Since its creation 49 years ago, the state has produced 19 governors...
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State says the state is making steady progress towards a destination of all-round development and prosperity.
Aiyedatiwa stated this in a message to mark the 49th anniversary of the creation of the state issued on Monday in Akure by his Spokesperson, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan.
BRANDECONOMY reports that Ondo State was carved out of the old Western Region on Feb. 3, 1976 by the military administration of General Murtala Muhammed.
Since its creation 49 years ago, the state has produced 19 governors – 12 military governors and seven civilian governors, including Aiyedatiwa who was sworn in on Dec. 27, 2023.
The governor commended the founding fathers of the state for their courage, foresight and invaluable contributions towards making the state great.
He also appreciated past leaders in terms of sustainable development and inclusive growth, with the potential to be greater.
Aiyedatiwa, who promised sustainable development, reiterated the commitment of his administration to maximising the potential of the state for the benefit of the generality of the people.
He called on the residents to continue to provide support for his administration as he continues to navigate the ship of the state towards a safe harbour.
“As the state heads towards its 50th creation anniversary next year, a committee will soon be constituted to draw up modalities for the Golden Anniversary celebration of the Sunshine State,” the governor concluded.
Ondo State was created on February 3, 1976 from the defunct Western Region of Nigeria with its administrative capital in Akure. Also known as the ‘Sunshine State’, and with a population of about 5.3 million (2022 estimate), Ondo State is the 19th most populous state in the country covering a land area of approximately 15,500 square kilometers. It borders Ekiti State to the north, Kogi State to the northeast, Edo State to the east, Delta State to the southeast, Ogun State to the southwest, Osun State to the northwest, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south.
