America Consular General Lauds Aregbesola
The Consul General of United State of America in Nigeria, Mr.
Jefferey Hawkins has lauded the administration of Governor Rauf Aregbesola of
Osun State for the economic, social and infrastructural renewal in the state.
Jefferey assured of more American investments and greater economic
ties with Nigeria in tandem with his country's policy of African Growth and
Opportunities Act (AGOA) of 2003.
Speaking in Osogbo, capital of Osun State at the weekend, Jefferey
who was on a visit to the state along with a team of American consulate
officials said he was happy that Aregbesola is committed to serving his people.
According to him, "The economic, social and infrastructural
renewal of the Osun state under Governor Aregbesola in the last few years of
being at the saddle of leadership must be applauded. Aregbesola's efforts in
development in all facets cannot be glossed over."
He said visa officials at the consulate were included on his
entourage so as for them to study and understand the people they are dealing
with and familiarizes themselves with the people’s background, believe and
culture.
He noted that Aregbesola is playing a very prominent role in the
politics of the state and country, saying America, a federal system like
Nigeria is interested in sub-national unit of a federal system, takes much
interest in some of the states in nigeria.
“We are in Osun to see and
feel the culture and tourism of the state as well as to understand the
heritage, belief system and culture of the people of the South-West. We
appreciate the beautiful scenery and ambience of the Osun Groove and we hope to
repeat this yearly,” Jefferey said
He said he and his team were highly impressed about the
transformation going on in the state, saying it is encouraging that majority of
the projects embarked on by the administration is nearing completion, which
shows the committment for development.
He continued: "This trip by us is to see how far you have
gone in terms of development which we have been hearing about, but we are happy
to see that your government is committed to the development of your state.
He urged the state to continue with its transformation of the
educational sector, noting that it is a new day for parents and pupils of pulic
schools in Osun.
In his response, the governor thanked the team for their
commendation and promised that his administration will not relent in doing that
which is good for its citizens.
The governor noted that there is so much to be learnt from America
by the state of Osun and the Country at large, saying that American democracy
and federalism remains the greatest latitude in the definition of good
governance.
Aregbesola said Yoruba people have respect for their beilieve and
that of others, which is why they do not fight over faith or belief.
According to him, Yoruba people are renowned for their love and
accommodation of visitor, saying if there is any legacy they can bequeath to
the world, it is that of tolerance and accommodation.
“Yoruba people do not fight over religion. The belief of an
individual is private to him, but God is for everyone. If yoruba people have
anything to give the rest of the world, it is the legacy of tolerance and
accommodation. That is why sometimes we are looked at as strange people. We not
and cannot be perturbed or disturbed over faith,” Aregbesola said.
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