Okayide Owolabi Adelami has been sworn in as the state’s deputy governor by Justice Olusegun Odusola, the chief judge of Ondo State.
The state capital of Akure hosted the swearing-in event on Thursday at the International Culture and Event Centre.
Following his nomination, Adelami, a retired deputy clerk to the national assembly, was previously approved by the Ondo State House of Assembly last week.
According to Obasanjo News24, Owolabi Adelami was nominated by Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa as his deputy on January 24.
Adelami’s nomination was made just six hours after the State Executive Council, or SEC, was disbanded by the state governor.
Adelami, a relative of the late former governor Oluwarotimi, declared following his inauguration that he was prepared to collaborate with the new governor to further the growth and advancement of the state.
He claims that he and his employer would work with a range of stakeholders to address important problems and pursue projects that will improve the welfare of the populace.
Adelami went on to say that since Aiyedatiwa took office as governor a few weeks ago, the state had made progress.
I now firmly embrace the position of deputy, and I promise to be totally devoted to you.
“Governor Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa and I are here to serve the good people of Ondo State and make sure that your lives are made more meaningful in every way.
“You will concur with me that a new lease of life has manifested across sectors of the state within a month of Governor Ayedatiwa taking the helm of governance in our dear state.”
