By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has presented Toyota Hilux vehicles to the newly inaugurated local government chairmen across the 18 local government areas of the state.
Speaking during the official presentation ceremony on Monday at the Government House in Akure, Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening grassroots governance and improving service delivery at the local level.
Aiyedatiwa said the provision of the utility vehicles was presented to them to facilitate their movement and improve their efficiency in the discharge of their duties.
He emphasised that local government administration plays a critical role in governance, and his administration remains committed to ensuring the chairmen have the necessary tools to function effectively.
“This administration prioritises grassroots development, and we are determined to support the local government system in every way possible.”
Personally, I believe in local government autonomy and I’ll wholeheartedly support it. These vehicles are not for luxury but to aid you in reaching every corner of your local government to serve the people better,” the Governor said.
The Governor urged the chairmen to remain accountable, transparent, and responsive to the needs of the people, stressing that the success of their administration at the local level will contribute significantly to the overall development of Ondo State.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Ondo State Chapter, who is also the Chairman of Akure South Local Government, Gbenga Fasua, appreciated Aiyedatiwa for the gesture, assuring him of their commitment to good governance, grassroots development, and the implementation of people-oriented policies.
The event was attended by the Deputy Governor, Dr Olayide Adelami, Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, Special Adviser to the Governor on Union Matters and Special Duties, Comrade Bola Taiwo, Chairman, Ondo SUBEB, Rt. Hon. Victor Olabimtan, among other top government functionaries.