As the 2019 general elections in Nigeria draw closer, a gubernatorial aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Engr Seyi Makinde in Oyo State has offered himself for service.
This is just as he was, Thursday, honoured by the umbrella body of Ibadan associations, the Central council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) with an award titled ‘ Most Patriotic Ibadan Indigene Award.
This was revealed in a press statement signed by the coordinator, strategy and communication of the Seyi Makinde organization, Prince Dotun Oyelade.
Receiving the award, the recipient said that very few recognition could match the honour because charity begins at home and for credible elders and leaders from Ibadan land to count him worthy, he has submitted himself to their collective wisdom and challenged them to send him on errand as he promised to be a worthy ambassador.
In his parting words Engr Seyi Makinde said the people of Oyo state “should remain steadfast even weeping may last till night but joy cometh in the morning so says our Lord.”
The event which took place at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, (Liberty Stadium) Ibadan was witnessed by a host of dignitaries.
While presenting the Award, foremost industrialist and Former Minister of Industry, Chief Mrs Onikepo Akande described Engr Makinde as a great achiever and unequaled philanthropist with unbelievable humility. She described the award as well deserved.
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