Ekiti State Governor, Sr Kayode Fayemi; interacting with Primary School Pupils, during a tour of Efon Local Government Area.
” I used to line up with my colleagues to welcome General Adebayo when I was a young child like you. Then I could not even move close or touch the Governor but now you have the opportunity to touch me. I want you to know that the governor is a human being like you. I want you to work hard so that you too can become a governors, senators, professors and great leaders when you grow up”.
This was the counsel of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi to pupils while inaugurating a block of classrooms at St. Michael Nursery and Primary School, Ita- Awure, during his Town Hall meetings in Efon Local Government Area, on Friday.
The Governor who had earlier commissioned a Military residence and base for men of the Nigerian Army as well as an office for the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), who patrol the Ita Awure exit of the state, was sighted and hailed by the pupils.
Dr. Fayemi who reiterated the commitment of his administration to developing the human capital urged the pupils to be studious in order to actualize their dreams of becoming “great leaders” in the future.
He added that government is trying to provide a conducive learning environment for them and they should justify the huge investment by paying attention to their studies.
The Governor who spent about 20 minutes with the pupils also recited a popular Yoruba poem that borders on hard work and greatness, while their teachers expressed surprise that Fayemi could still recite the poem having left elementary school over 30 years ago.
Governor Fayemi also inaugurated 16 market stalls at Ita Awure, a town hall at Iwaji, an Information Centre at Isaja and a 10 shop complex at Emo in Efon.
The Town hall Meeting held at the palace of the Alaaye of Efon, Oba Emmanuel Aladejare who stated that the Governor had done a lot for the community.
Fayemi while responding explained that the tour was to gather input from communities ahead of preparations for the 2014 appropriation bill.
Last modified: November 9, 2013
