The Northern Governors Forum has congratulated outgoing Ekiti Governor and former Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum Dr. Kayode Fayemi for a successful tenure and a record of achievements.
Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong, in a statement, said Fayemi discharged his duties with passion, commitment and excellence during his tenure.
He said Fayemi carried out many people-oriented projects that impacted the citizens of Ekiti State and put the State on the path of progress.
This, he said, assisted in ensuring a smooth transition with the emergence of Biodun Oyebanji who he hopes will carry on with the building process began by Fayemi.
Lalong, in a statement by his spokesman, Dr. Makut Simon Macham, also said the former Chairman of the Governors Forum took the body to a higher level by mobilising and galvanising all Governors irrespective of their party affiliations towards addressing the security, economic and political challenges of the nation.
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He 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.
The Chairman 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.
The Northern Governors Forum also congratulated new Ekiti Governor Biodun 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.