Ondo 2020: Akeredolu’s achievements unprecedented, says Adekola

 

 

 

Addressing newsmen recently on the forthcoming election in the state, Adekola said the people of Ondo State must not allow themselves to be used by unscrupulous elements which can jeopardize their safety.

 

He explained that while it is important that we have a free and fair election in the State; the people of Ondo State must also ensure that they avoid every act that will put their lives at risk.

 

“The human life is sacred and fragile, we must not put ourselves in a situation that will endanger our lives. Election will come and go, but we will always remain,” he said.

 

He advised the people to ensure that they exercise their franchise and also steer clear of violence-prone areas.

 

Adekola stated that there is a need for people to trust the ability of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to make their votes count.

 

Assessing the achievements of the Akeredolu-led administration in the state, he explained that within the space of three and a half years, there has been noticeable and increased rate of development in the state.

 

He explained that the health sector has been immensely invested in by the governor. 

 

“Ondo State used to have just two Mother and Child Hospitals which were situated in Akure and Ondo Town, but Akeredolu has increased this to five,” he said.

 

He also stated that the establishment of the Contributory Health Scheme in the state is an unprecedented achievement, while praising the governor’s intervention in revamping the University of Medical Sciences, after being neglected for eight years by the previous administration.

 

 

Speaking on education, the medical practitioner explained that the Akeredolu has improved the state’s education by ensuring the

building of over 400 primary schools across the 18 local government areas of the state.