Base Assessment Of My Administration On Electoral Promises, Gov Makinde Tells Critics

on Sunday, asked critics of his government to critics to always assess the performance of his administration based on his electoral promises. 
The governor stated this this while speaking at the special Thanks Giving Service held at First  Baptist Church, Igbojaye, Itesiwaju, Local Government Area of Oyo State,
He said his administration has continued to leverage on the comparative and competitive advantages of each zone of the state, saying, ” for us in Oyo State, we are saying you should evaluate us based on what we said we would do and whether we are doing them or not.”
Governor Makinde however stated that contrary to claims by some opposition elements,  the Independent Power Project (IPP) embarked upon by his administration will not only power the Government House but will power other critical state assets including schools, hospitals, streetlights and stadium, among others.
“Concerning the power project we are embarking on in Ibadan, they have been criticising us. They said the 11megawatts project does not make any sense because it will only power the Government House. Let me say here today that they need to do more research. It is not only Government House that it will power but all the street light within 10km radius, hospitals, schools, Judiciary Complex and the stadium will be powered”, he said.
The governor added, ” on my way here, I have seen the poles meant for the light-up project in Igbo-ijaye. We will ensure we power the project with gas generators here. And when the light comes, darkness will definitely vanish and that is the essence of the project.”
 “In Oyo State, we have both comparative and competitive advantages in about four areas. One is agribusiness.When we went to Brent Farm at Ijio, the owner said that from the survey, the area is the most fertile in Nigeria, and it is the same for most places in Oke-Ogun. So, if we talk about competitive and comparative advantages in agribusiness, Oke-Ogun has a place.
“The second area is solid minerals and Oke-Ogun will also feature when we talk about the development of solid minerals. Another aspect is Tourism. The hanging lake, which is at Ado-Awaye, is a perfect example and the Oke-Ogun zone will feature too. The deepest Gorge Dam on the entire continent of Africa is at Ikere. So, this zone will also feature as far as tourism is concerned.”
Governor Makinde noted, ” the last is commerce. Oyo State shares an international border, which is between Ibarapa and Oke-Ogun axis. So, Oke-Ogun also features in commerce. So, as a government, if we want to lead our people from poverty to prosperity like we mentioned in our roadmap for accelerated development, we have to focus on those areas.”
Appreciating the clerics and the people for their consistent prayers,the governor said, without the prayers, “we won’t be where we are today.” 
In his sermon, President of Oke Ogun Baptist Convention, Rev, Dr. Gabriel Olanrewaju, said Nigeria needs trustworthy leaders to survive its challenges and that our leaders must also fear God in their dealings.