The governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has called on members of the state House of Assembly to join hands with him in his quest to develop the state, adding that he would need the support of the Assembly to transform the state through the implementation of his administration’s six-point restoration agenda.
Fayose spoke on Monday while declaring open a three-day retreat for the newly-elected House of Assembly members at the Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort, Ikogosi Ekiti, Ekiti West Local Government Area of the state.
The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Kolapo Olusola, said the retreat became necessary to sharpen the skills of the new legislators in the art of lawmaking, which was their primary assignment in the Assembly.
Congratulating them on their election and inauguration as members of the Fifth Assembly, he said their assumption of office conferred on them onerous responsibilities to live up to the expectation of the electorates.
According to him, apart from lawmaking, the legislators should not fail in their duties of giving their constituencies quality representation and performing their oversight functions.
The governor informed the lawmakers that many executive bills would be forwarded to the Assembly for passage into law to aid good governance and the welfare of Ekiti people, adding that he would be looking forward to a harmonious working relationship with the Assembly members.
He however demanded their loyalty to ensure smooth running of government.
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