By Adeyinka Adeniran
Local government chairmen in Oyo state under the aegis of Association of Local Government of Nigeria, ALGON, have honored the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, recognizing him as a bridge builder, a rallying point, and a selfless leader.
The accolade was presented by state ALGON Chairman, Hon. Sikiru Sanda, who led a delegation of Local Government Chairmen to present a giant photo frame to Ogundoyin in his office.
Hon. Sanda emphasized that the gift symbolized appreciation for the Speaker’s visionary leadership, particularly his ability to unite people.
He highlighted Ogundoyin’s exceptional leadership skills, evident in his management of the state legislature and the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures, where he serves as Chairman.
He said, “The Association of Local Government Chairmen in Oyo State came to celebrate our Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin on the occasion of his 38th birthday celebration held recently.
“All the 33 Chairmen in Oyo State acknowledged the Speaker’s exceptional leadership qualities, and this inspired our resolve to present the gift to him.”
In response, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin expressed gratitude to ALGON and the local government Chairmen, reaffirming his commitment to serving Oyo State and striving for a brighter future.
“I am humbled by this recognition, and I appreciate the kind words from Hon. Sikiru Sanda and the entire ALGON team. As a leader, my goal is to serve the people of Oyo State to the best of my abilities, and I am committed to continuing our collective efforts towards a brighter future for our state.”
