…meets Forum of Heads of Federal Establishments in Ekiti
The Director General, Bureau of Community Communications, Mary Omotosho has said that the Ekiti state government and federal agencies are partners in delivery dividends of democracy to the people.
She stated this on Tuesday in Ado-Ekiti during a meeting she was invited to by members of Forum of Heads of Federal Government Establishments in Nigeria (NAFOHEADS) in Ekiti State.
Omotosho affirmed that Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s administration is committed to fostering collaboration with the federal government agencies in providing purposeful leadership to the people.
While highlighting the developmental milestones of the state government, the DG appreciated them for their cooperation with the Governor Oyebanji led administration as partners in providing people-centered programmes.
Her words: “We have had different conversations around collaboration and how we can tap from different opportunities that your agencies have got to offer Ekiti people and in turn you also shared some ideas and concepts with us from that meeting.
“Since then, this forum has been very supportive and very helpful. I just want to also reiterate that we are very much together and we are one, we are partners in progress. Therefore, I want to appreciate you all for extends hands of fellowship and support to this administration .
“So far so good. I’m sure that those of you who are not from Ekiti but are here by virtue of your profession or office must have seen the transformation that has taken place in Ekiti State.
“We are in a political era and those of us who are very familiar with the political atmosphere of Ekiti state know what it used to be before now but we thank God that we have a man whom God has used to unify every critical stakeholder in the state, both within and outside his political party. The Governor’s political tolerance in has paved the way for the peaceful political atmosphere we are experiencing in the state at this time .”
Speaking earlier, Chairman of the forum and State Director of Public Compliant Commission, Isaac Anifowose commended the state government’s deliberate efforts in fostering collaboration with the federal government.
He seized the opportunity to pledge their unalloyed support to Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s administration adding that they would sustain the symbiotic relationship between the federal government and the state government.
He said: “We have been in partnership with the state government. Most of the federal establishments have been doing wonderfully well. Most of our members are working fully for the government of Oyebanji. Even though we are not politicians, they are not blind. They see what is happening in the communities, towns and villages.”
