9th December, 2021
Former governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba has returned to Nigeria after he had a successful knee replacement surgery in the United Kingdom.
Although details of when exactly the former governor returned was not shared, he met with executive members of Ogun State government at his Ikoyi residence, Lagos State on Wednesday.
Osoba expressed delight with the level of development, especially in the areas of road infrastructure, education, health and security, noting “Ogun is lucky to have a man who is focused and have the interest of the people at heart.”
“I want the governor to please continue to focus on projects that will benefit the people. I know he is doing very well on road construction and other sectors; more attention should also be given to security, Osoba said according to a statement by Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Kunle Somorin.
“The governor was the first to visit me after my arrival. He showed me what he is doing in the state like the Atan-Agbara road. He is determined to construct the Agbado road.
“He is also doing massive housing projects to take care of the middle class. Ogun is the fastest-growing state in Nigeria because the governor is taking the advantage of our closeness to Lagos.”
Osoba urged the governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun to remain resolute in executing sustainable projects across the state.
He thanked the governor for his support and encouragement especially for visiting him in the hospital before the surgery. Osoba, also said, “don’t listen to rumours. Do all that you can. No government can do everything. My prayer is that you will leave Ogun state better than you met it”.
Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, who spoke earlier described the former governor as an elder statesman who has the interest of the state at heart
He appreciated God for a successful surgery, declaring that Ogun is happy to see him back on his feet.
“We are happy for your quick recovery. And you are recuperating very well. We have reasons to thank God. You are an elder statesman who has the interest of the state at heart, and you are very supportive of the incumbent administration.”