Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, has urged all Nigerians to play their roles in changing the trajectory of the country positively.
Makinde urged that the responsibility of transforming Nigeria should not be left to politicians alone, as it is an all-inclusive effort.
Speaking at the burial and thanksgiving service in honour of Florence Adeola Adeoye (Nee Latinwo), held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Yemetu, Ibadan, the governor paid glowing tribute to the late Mama Adeoye, who, according to him, influenced and greatly impacted his life.
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He prayed to God to continually uphold the family and everyone Mama left behind.
“I greet everyone seated here today, including Rashidi Ladoja, my father and former governor of our state, our traditional rulers, the pastorate and everyone,” the governor said.
“During the sermon, the preacher said that we all have a role to play in putting Nigeria back on track. I can say that is true. But you get the kind of leaders you deserve.
“I grew up in this neighbourhood. So, whatever I turn out to be is an influence from this environment.
“Everybody knows that our mother, whom we pay last respect to, was very close to my biological mother. They were in this church together. In fact, Mama was one of the last sets of those who influenced my character.
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“One thing I can add is that Mama lived well. We thank God for her life. We can’t complain or cry over her passing at 85 years old. We would have loved that she is still here to celebrate 90 years. But, we have to thank God for her life.”
The governor said that he would be donating a new musical instrument to the church on behalf of all the children of Mama Adeoye.
Festus Omowole, the venerable and the vicar of the church, earlier in his sermon, commended Governor Makinde for unprecedented developmental strides and for putting in place a strong security architecture in the state.
He charged the people to always have the fear of God and be conscious of their end and their place of rest.
