Fayose Seeks Ekiti Legislators’ Cooperation

Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has solicited the cooperation of members of the House of Assembly for the development of the state through quality legislation.

Fayose explained that he would need the support of the Assembly to transform the state through the implementation of his administration’s six-point restoration agenda.

The governor spoke on Monday while declaring open a three-day retreat for the newly-elected House of Assembly members held at Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort, Ikogosi Ekiti, Ekiti West Local Government Area of the state.

The theme of the retreat is:”The Place of Legislature in Democracy.”

Represented by his deputy, Kolapo Olusola, Fayose noted that the retreat became necessary to sharpen the skills of the new legislators in the art of lawmaking which was their primary assignment in the Assembly.

He congratulated the legislators on their election and inauguration as members of the Fifth Assembly, saying their assumption of office conferred on them onerous responsibilities to live up to the expectation of the electorates.

He noted that apart from lawmaking, the legislators should not fail in their duties of giving their constituencies quality representation and performing their oversight functions.

The governor revealed that many executive bills would be forwarded to the Assembly for passage into laws to aid good governance and welfare of Ekiti people.

While looking forward to a harmonious working relationship with the Assembly members, Fayose demanded their loyalty to ensure smooth running of government.