Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, surprisingly prostrated to
teachers and sought their cooperation in governing the state.
Fayose,
who expressed his appreciation to the teachers for voting massively for
him, also thanked them for staying with him during his eight years in
the “political wilderness”.
The governor spoke at Adetiloye Hall, Ado Ekiti, while meeting with principals of secondary schools.
He
applauded the teachers for their unwavering loyalty to him, describing
their support as the magic that brought him back to government.
To
the admiration of the teachers, the governor prostrated and rolled on
the floor before them. He also wept, being overwhelmed by the love they
had displayed towards him.
The governor promised that their two
months salaries and other benefits owed by the administration of
immediate past governor, Kayode Fayemi, would soon be paid. He also
promised other benefits that would motivate them.
He said: “I
knew how I was able to partner with you to bring Ekiti from 35th to
sixth position. I will still do the same now. Before any payment to
political appointees, you will be the first to be considered. During my
first term, I met a deplorable education sector, but with your support, I
overcame.
“But it was so bad and disheartening that rather than
for ex-governor Fayemi to face human capital development, he believed in
building a N3.3bn lodge for his own comfort at the expense of you
workers. Do you know that some courses needed just N800m to get
accredited at the Ekiti State University? Fayemi’s government refused to
make the funds available and the National Universities Commission (NUC)
nearly de-accredited them. All he was pursuing was his self comfort.”
- dailyTimes
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