Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has resumed official duties following his return to the country from his three months medical vacation in Germany.
Akeredolu returned to the country on Thursday, September 7, 2023, and he immediately convened a meeting with key stakeholders from Ondo State in his Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, residencce.
Stakeholders present at the meeting included members of the State House of Assembly, led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oladiji Olamide; Members of the State Executive Council, led by the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa; National Assembly members; led by Senator Jide Ipinsagba; and Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) State Working Committee, led by the Chairman, Engr. Ade Adetimehin.
During the meeting, Governor Akeredolu formally handed over his resumption letter to the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide, and also provided a copy to the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who was in attendance.
Akeredolu said:”God has answered our prayers, and we give Him all the glory. I can assure you that our return is to the glory of God and the prayers of all of you here, and those who wished us well, I thank you very much. God has done what the majority of our people wanted. Majority of our people here knelt down and prayed for our return, and we have returned.
“So, because we had to land here in Ibadan first, I said I have to meet with House of Assembly members here. We are here, and we are back. I am back, and by the grace of God, I will be alive to complete my full tenure in office.
“I want to tell you that I am back, and I will resume work immediately. This is my letter of resumption,” the governor stated.
Speaking on behalf of the lawmakers, the Speaker of the Assembly, expressed gratitude for the safe return of the Governor, stating that his return to the country is a prayer answered.