Transparency Will Be Our Watchword In Oyo – Governor Makinde

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has vowed to conduct the business of governance in the state in an open and transparent manner in order to bring the desired development to the State.

This is as he also pledged that his administration’s watchword will remain openness and transparency throughout his tenure.

Makinde, who stated these when he received in audience a delegation of the First City Monument Bank (FCMB), led by Mrs. Bukola Smith, said Oyo State is open to business that breeds development.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted Makinde as saying that; “Oyo State is open for business and we try to take a different trajectory from what we have been used to in the past. What we are doing is very simple. It’s just to be open and transparent; these are our watchwords. We want to conduct government business in an open and transparent manner.” 

The governor said his administration is ready to partner with any organisation whose proposal would bring value to the Government and the people of the state and therefore assured the FCMB team that his government would give equal opportunities to all banks.

While urging the FCMB team to be comfortable in making their proposition, he hinted that the working proposal submitted by them would be studied and acted on accordingly.

Makinde further said; “You don’t have to lobby anybody if what you have in your proposal is good and is able to bring value to the Government and people of Oyo State. Of course, we will be open and discuss it with you. If we have issues that we are not clear about, we will put them on the table. 

“So, you should really be comfortable dealing with us, because we will definitely give you equal opportunity with other banks. We don’t have any preference for any bank. We are value-driven. If there is value on the table, we will deal with.”

The Governor appreciated the support received from the FCMB during the just-concluded retreat organised for top functionaries and political appointees in the state held at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).

“You have supported us and it won’t be out of place if we give you support from our side, so we can get into a win-win situation,” Makinde said.

Earlier, Mrs Bukola Smiths, who is also the Executive Director of FCMB, said the visit was to intimate the governor with the products of the bank.

She noted that the visit was also to rejoice with the governor on his victory at the Election Petitions Tribunal, adding that the bank recognised achievements recorded so far by the new administration.

Smith assured that the bank is ready to partner with Governor Makinde and see how to help to make him achieve his administration’s objectives in areas such as health, education, security and industry.

“FCMB has great skills in those areas and we will like to bring these skills here to help you achieve your various objectives,” she said.

 

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