The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) have congratulated former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi for a successful tenure and a record of achievements.
Fayemi was also the immediate past Chairman of Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF).
Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong
said Fayemi had discharged his duties with passion, commitment and excellence during his tenure as governor and head of governors in the entire country.
“Fayemi carried out many people-oriented projects that impacted the citizens of Ekiti State and put the state on the path of progress”.
“This assisted in ensuring a smooth transition with the emergence of Hon. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji.
“Fayemi as the former Chairman of the Governors Forum took the body to a higher level by mobilizing and galvanzsing all governors irrespective of their party affiliations towards addressing the security, economic and political challenges of the nation”.
Lalong recalled among other things how Governors Fayemi worked assiduously with his colleagues to collaborate with the Federal Government in tackling the impact of Corona virus pandemic, global economic crisis, insurgency, and other national issues.
Lalong also commended Governor Fayemi for also ensuring that state governments partner with development agencies towards addressing health, education, empowerment and energy challenges among others for the benefit of their citizens.
While wishing him well in his future endeavours, Lalong assured him that the Northern Governors Forum will continue to leverage on his experience, wisdom and knowledge in working for the interest of its people and Nigerians at large.
Meanwhile, the Northern Governors Forum has congratulated new Ekiti State Governor, Hon. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji as he assumes office, urging him to continue in the footsteps of his predecessor by pursuing practical development and also building bridges across the nation. He assured him of the willingness of the forum to collaborate with him.
