The Governor of Ekiti state, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has explained that his frequent absence from the state was in the best interest of the state, adding that his travels will turn Ekiti to epicenter of development.
Fayemi made this statement in response to the opposition’s criticism of his constant absence, alleging that it was negatively affecting governance and development in the state.
The governor who spoke in yoruba at Ikere-Ekiti, the headquarter of Ekiti South Senatorial District on Thursday during a town hall meeting with representatives of all the six local government in the district, said his efforts has been yielding positive results as various institutions have been showing interest in his development strives.
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) had described Fayemi as ‘Diaspora governor’, claiming that I germane issues affecting the people were not given adequate attention by the Fayemi led administration.
However in his response Fayemi said his government has been traversing the globe to explore every available opportunity to source for technical and financial assistance needed to execute people-oriented projects.
Fayemi disclosed the consultative meeting was pertinent to get people’s inputs for the preparation of the 2020 appropriation bill and invariably captured in the budget.
He said the decision was predicted on the need to make government more responsible and responsive to the critical needs, yearnings and aspirations of the citizens.
“I have not been staying in the state these days. I have been looking for money to finance people-oriented projects because i don’t have the funds.
“I am happy God has been answering our prayers. World Bank had just released humongous funds to finance constructions of 1000kms rural roads, model markets and other projects.
“In addition, the Federal Government has given me money to address the areas affected by flood”, he said
