The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Engr Rauf Olaniyan has praised God Almighty on attainment of 61 years of age and grace of sound health to witness the new age.
Olaniyan who celebrated the new age in a low-key without funfair hinted that the celebration of showy new age was sequel to his stick to determination and decision on how to have the unique day of his life.
Igboho-born Deputy Governor declined to speak further on reasons that orchestrated the celebration of his current attainment of 61 years of age as a non-elaborate funfair.
He reiterated that he remains the happiest person that, he is alive sound and hearty to witness the day that he had been expected for long.
On area of governance in Oyo State, Olaniyan enjoins residents to be more patient with Governor Seyi Makinde’s led administration, saying the government was doing things humanly possible to ensure that the inhabitants of pacesetter state live comfortably.
He stressed that development continues across all sectors but are in a gradual process in order to attain the optimal and satisfactorily subsequent results.
Number two citizen in Oyo State added that the residents should be patient with the government as their will needs be met.
He said that, despite their inability to do all the required things as a human ,he could see that the people and press have not been understanding to the government and subsequently commended the residents for their belief and trust in government.
Olaniyan called on all and sundry to be patient and cooperate with the government in Oyo state, so as to attain an extension of dividends of democracy to all.
In my appreciation,”I want to sincerely appreciate H.E Seyi Makinde, members of the Executive council, and everyone who made my yesterday’s birthday celebration colourful, for their kind wishes and prayers. May Allah abundantly bless you all”.