Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed his gratitude to the people of the state over their positive turnout and feedback at the maiden Ipade Imole, assuring that actions would be taken on the various recommendations and viewpoints from the people, particularly the weak areas of his administration.
In an appreciation statement issued by his spokesperson Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke was happy with the large turnout of people to witness the public review of his scorecard for his first 11 months in the office.
The statement said: ‘The Governor remains ever excited and encouraged by the positive review of his records of the last 11 months as well as the candid identification of areas of attention by the participants.
“It was a truly engaging four hours of interaction with people drawn from all walks of life. It is really gratifying that the event took place in a largely informal setting with a mutual exchange of ideas between the people and their elected Governor. The formal barrier was removed and I was able to reach my people in heart-to-heart exchanges.
“I cherish the rare opportunity of a hall full to the brim listening attentively and contributing as to where our administration has done well and which areas we should place more emphasis on. The frank down-to-earth questions and comments further strengthen the resolve of our team to deliver more dividends of democracy and amend in areas of interest to the people.
“I thank our royal fathers, the representatives of various associations from students to civil society associations. The media particularly proves a strong channel for ventilating our records. We pledge to remain accountable and responsive.
“I have subsequently directed my team to analyze the questionnaire from the participants and create a sectoral tracker. We will ensure actions are taken in areas of weakness and strengthen areas of accolades. We must be able to show the people that Ipade Imole is not a mere jamboree.
“I have also directed my team to put up a website for Ipade Imole. All proceedings of the maiden edition must be documented and an interactive platform be created. In this digital age, my team will also set up a WhatsApp chat room. I will be in that chat room as your Governor; we will ensure continuous interaction.
“Ipade Imole should be a continuous exercise. Before we meet physically again, the feedback mechanism must be operational on a 24-hour basis”.
The Governor further implored various associations that participated in the event to be gracious enough to host a secondary Ipade Imole by briefing their groups’ general meeting on the maiden edition of the accountability platforms.
