Ahead of the 2023 general elections, Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has charged Nigerians to choose wisely by electing people that will serve the country well.
Makinde gave the charge on Tuesday, at the 65th birthday anniversary and thanksgiving service of Rev. Samson Ayokunle, held at the Oritamefa Baptist Church, Yemetu, Ibadan.
He urged those aspiring for elective positions to prepare to serve the people rightly.
The governor congratulated Ayokunle on his birthday, saying he (Ayokunle) had done enough for the Baptist Convention and Christians at large.
He said the celebrator was a pride of the state, and Oyo State was most blessed with the crop of spiritual leaders.
“It is my pleasure to celebrate with you. We thank God for what he has used you to achieve, not only for the baptist convention but for Christians in Nigeria.
“So, we really thank God for securing your life to see today. In Yoruba, we do hope that when we start well, we should end well.” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun; and Chief of Staff to Gov. Makinde, Mr Segun Ogunwuyi, were among government functionaries that attended the event.(NAN)