The new Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Prof. Modupe
Adelabu, was on Wednesday sworn -in following her confirmation by the State
House of Assembly earlier on Tuesday.
A
statement released by Governor Kayode Fayemi’s media aide, Mr. Yinka Oyebode,
said the 63-year old professor of Education was sworn in by the state Chief
Judge, Justice Ayodeji Daramola, at a colourful event held at the Lady Jibowu
Hall, Government House, Ado- Ekiti.
Speaking
at the ceremony which was well attended by dignitaries from different parts of
the country, Dr. Fayemi said the appointment of Prof. Adelabu was received with
“overwhelming approval” from the people of the state because she is “a round
peg in a round hole.”
The
governor, who expressed confidence that the new deputy governor would perform
well, urged her to to endear herself to the hearts of the people as she
steps into the large shoe left behind by her predecessor, late Mrs. Funmi
Olayinka.
In
her acceptance speech, the new deputy governor praised the late Olayinka;
saying that she really served the people tirelessly and would continue to be
remembered for her selfless service to the people of Ekiti State.
She
promised to continue with the good works started by the former deputy governor
and see them to completion.
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