Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday attended the swearing-in of Governor Abiodun Oyebanji for a second term in office in Ekiti State.
Representing President Bola Tinubu, Shettima congratulated Oyebanji on his re-election and urged him not to disappoint the people.
He said Ekiti voters renewed the governor’s mandate after assessing his first-term performance.
The Vice President urged Oyebanji to raise the standard of public service and create more opportunities for young people.
He also asked the governor to always put the interests of Ekiti above political disagreements.
Shettima said President Tinubu believes Oyebanji’s victory reflects the people’s confidence in his leadership.
He added that the Federal Government would continue to support Ekiti’s development.
The Vice President praised the governor for improving roads, schools, healthcare, electricity and other infrastructure across the state.
In his speech, Oyebanji thanked God, the people of Ekiti and President Tinubu for their support.
He promised to build on his achievements by improving education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure and electricity.
The governor also pledged to promote skills development, create more opportunities for workers and strengthen security across the state.
He appealed to Ekiti residents to continue supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the coming general elections.