Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has promised a more impactful second term in office, as he expressed gratitude to God for what he described as the achievements recorded by his administration in its first four years.
Oyebanji attributed the administration’s achievements to God’s benevolence and the support of President Bola Tinubu, while expressing confidence that the next four years would bring greater progress to the state.
The governor, according to a statement issued in Ado Ekiti on Sunday, spoke while rounding off a special praise session tagged “Eight Hours of Praise”, organised as part of activities marking the end of his first term and his inauguration for a second term.
Oyebanji will be inaugurated for a second term on Friday, October 16, having been re-elected in the June 20 governorship election in the state.
Speaking on his expectations for the next four years, Oyebanji said, “With God’s grace and support of the people, my second term will be far more impactful than the first”.
The governor said he would never tire of offering praise and worship to God for His awesomeness and presence in the affairs of the state.
Addressing the large congregation of worshippers, government officials, political leaders and other Ekiti people at the event, Oyebanji said the journey of his administration over the past four years was evidence of divine grace.
He said, “I actually don’t have much to say today other than to explain the reason I chose to have this ‘Eight hours of praise worship’ to God. When they were crafting the programmes for the inauguration, I told my wife that the only thing I wanted, and that is extremely important, is eight hours of quality praise and worship to God. Four hours for the last four years and another four hours for the next four years”.
The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, applauded Oyebanji for his leadership and commitment to the people, expressing confidence that his administration would record greater achievements in the second term.
Bamidele said, “Oyebanji’s decision to organise a praise programme to show gratitude to God on behalf of himself and the state is a reflection of his heart of gratitude to God”.
The Senate Leader urged the governor to remain confident and focused during his second term, expressing optimism that “the governor will not only consolidate the achievements of his first term, but also surpass expectations”.
Also speaking, the Managing Director of Premium Trust Bank, Dr Emmanuel Emefienim, predicted a more prosperous future for Ekiti State, saying the state would record greater achievements and testimonies during Oyebanji’s second term.
Emefienim, who described the programme as spiritually significant, said the gathering represented more than an expression of gratitude, but a declaration of faith with lasting implications for Ekiti State and future generations.
He said the gathering would serve as a lasting memorial for the state, adding that its impact would be felt by present and future generations of Ekiti people.
Emefienim said, “You have sent grace ahead of the second term. The best way to fight in the spiritual realm is to praise God even before the fight begins. I believe that the next four years, by the grace of God, will be better than the first four.”
