My administration’ll abolish unfavorable policies - Oyebanji

Ekiti State Governor-elect, Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, has said his administration will be open to criticisms, as he will  immediately rescind any policy or decision widely criticized by the people of the state.

Oyebanji stated this during his "thank you" visit to the leadership and members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ekiti State Council, at the Press Centre, Ado Ekiti, on Thursday.

Addressing the journalists, Oyebanji said he would sustain the continuity agenda by building on the legacy of Governor Kayode Fayemi and  prudently deploying the state's lean resources for radical development of the state. 

He added that he will not disappoint the people as  he pledged his administration's intention to deliver on  campaign promises of implementing legacy developmental projects.

"We know Ekiti people need good governance and we are desirous to give it to them. We will also welcome constructive criticisms. If there is a policy that the people are criticising,  I will rescind it if I have a conviction that truly it would not be in the best interest of the populace".

"If a government rescinds a decision or policy, I consider that a strength, not  weakness. It will show that we are a listening government, and that we are responsible and responsive", he said.

He therefore enjoined journalists in the state to remain professional and stay fair to all. 

Based on the request of NUJ members, Oyebanji promised to work with the leadership of the union to build a befitting Press Centre for Journalists in Ekiti.

The Governor- elect also appealed to journalists to continue to defend the people of the state regardless of political leaning, urging them to always report events  that will promote peace and good governance. 

Earlier In his submission, the NUJ Chairman,  Comrade Rotimi Ojomoyela, appealed to Oyebanji to be zealous about fairness to all the residents while presiding over the state for enduring peace and stability. 

Ojomoyela said his members would continually engage the government in constructive criticism and present themselves as strong partners in Oyebanji's glowing passion to develop the state and make it a model to others.