‘Thank you’ll,’ Akeredolu expresses gratitude to Nigerians, says he’s back

Friday Omosola Politics 09/09/2023

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has appreciated eminent individuals, groups, organisations, political associates, and the citizens of the state for their outpour of love wrapped in prayers during his recovery time.

Governor Akeredolu stated that the kind words, cheering messages, affectionate support, and countless displays of varied forms of brotherliness, love, and prayers were potent enhancers that aided his recovery, which deepened his abiding faith in God and service to humanity.

Akeredolu in a statement he signed on Saturday also appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support and love, whom he described as a reliable ally and a dependable leader.

Akeredolu with state assembly members after his return from Germany (Credit: NRTC Library)

He further thanked the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio; members of the Senate, Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) led by its Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq; and the Progressives Governors Forum, (PGF) led by Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma.

In the same vein, he appreciated the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abass Tajudeen; and all Members of the House of Representatives; Members of the Federal Executive Council; National Leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by the Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, and other prominent leaders in the party.

“Undoubtedly, gratitude is the greatest spark that lights a fire in the soul. I consider these gestures as uncommon privileges which underscores the importance of the gift of humanity. A big thank you to the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) including prominent members of the inner and outer Bars. My special appreciation to all Honourable Justices of the High, Appeal, and Supreme Courts. My Lord, I am grateful.

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“I am particularly grateful to the people of Ondo State and Nigerians at large for your prayers and support.

“I thank members of the Ondo State House of Assembly; Members of the State Executive Council; the recently dissolved Local Government Chairmen; Heads of Security Agencies; Revered Royal fathers; Both Serving and Retired Bishops, Chief Imam, Clergymen and other religious leaders; Forum of Permanent Secretaries; Labour Leaders, All Civil Servants; Political Leaders across Parties; Market Women, Artisans and Members of the State Park Management Committee; and as well as others too numerous to mention.

“My appreciation also goes to Captains of industries, friends and acquaintances, extended family members, among others. Your kindness and affection are priceless and your love is inestimable.

“Above all, I return all glory, honour, and adoration to God Almighty for His immense grace, healing, and mercy over me and my family. May His mercy and limitless grace continue to abide in us all.

“To the good people of Ondo State, our determination and resolve to improve the lives of our people and prosecute our conviction for developing our dear state are unwavering.”

Akeredolu vowed to continue on the path of progress and double the efforts to achieve set goals and objectives in line with the “REDEEMED” agenda of his administration, saying ‘we are back, and better. ‘