Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Thursday, in Akure, the state capital, presented brand new Toyota SUVs to traditional rulers across the state, describing it as an effort to protect and advance welfare of traditional institution.
Aiyedatiwa stated that the gesture was to make a historic milestone in the collective journey towards the progress and elevation of every traditional kinship stool to an enviable height.
He appreciated the traditional rulers in the state for the tremendous support accorded to his administration in maintaining peace and security in their various domains.
As the custodians of our rich cultural heritage, the preservers of our values and the closest link between government and the grassroots, our administration recognises your importance and cannot afford to neglect your welfare.
“Within the first year of our tenure, our government completed the long-abandoned project for the construction of a befitting secretariat for the meetings and other activities of our royal fathers.
“This achievement, coupled with the prompt payment of the statutory five per cent of total fund allocation to the 18 local government areas of the state from the federation accounts to our traditional institutions underscores our firm dedication to your course.
