Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, officially inaugurated the board of the Ondo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (OSOPADEC) on Monday.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held in Akure, Governor Aiyedatiwa urged board members to fulfill their responsibilities and deliver on their mandate.
The governor also announced that he had signed the commission’s 2025 budget into law. He noted that the recently passed OSOPADEC bill by the State Assembly would ensure regular monitoring and oversight.
He called on traditional leaders, youth organizations, civil society groups, and other stakeholders to give their full support to the board in order to drive development in the designated mandate areas.
According to Aiyedatiwa, the inauguration demonstrates his administration’s determination to ensure OSOPADEC operates effectively and grows stronger.
He emphasized that the commission has a responsibility to bring about meaningful transformation in the oil-producing communities.
“This occasion is not just a statutory obligation; it is a reaffirmation of our administration’s commitment to good governance, effective service delivery, and impactful development initiatives in the OSOPADEC mandate areas of Ilaje and Ese-Odo Local Government Areas,” the governor stated.
“Today marks a new chapter in the history of OSOPADEC.”
“This chapter is inspired and anchored by the policy thrust of our administration.”
“This is an initiative that prioritises results, transparency, and accountability.”
“It typifies our administration’s covenant with the people in our collective pursuit of progress, development, and prosperity for all,” Aiyedatiwa added.
He further stated that the newly inaugurated board must work hand-in-hand with the government, local communities, and key stakeholders to ensure that all development efforts are effective, enduring, and particularly beneficial to the riverine populations.
In response, the newly appointed Executive Chairman of OSOPADEC, Biyi Poroye, expressed gratitude to the governor for the opportunity to serve and pledged not to disappoint the government or the people within the commission’s areas of responsibility.
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