*Governor (Dr.) Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State urged the people of the state to approach Year 2021 with the determination to recover lost ground, and restore lost hopes brought about by the challenges of the past year

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

Reiterating his administration’s commitment to ensuring a safe, secure and prosperous Ekiti State in 2021, to better feel the impact of governance in all the key sectors, the Ekiti State Government has said efforts are in the pipeline to construct 1,000 housing units for civil servants in the state.

Governor (Dr.) Kayode Fayemi disclosed this in a statewide broadcast aired on all radio and television stations in the state to mark the New Year in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital.

Fayemi stated that his government is committing to make life bearable for the workers in the state.

The governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to attaining a safe, secure and prosperous Ekiti State in 2021 where all residents will feel better impact of governance in all the key sectors.

The state governor also pledged to deliver all ongoing projects that would add value to the economy and lives of the people of the state.

According to Fayemi, the current administration in Ekiti State would not leave any abandoned project behind, in spite of limited resources.

He, therefore, urged the people of the state to approach 2021 with the determination to recover lost ground and restore lost hopes brought about by the challenges of 2020.

In respect of the spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the governor recommended that residents abide by COVID-19 protocols in order to curb the rate of infection.

His administration is better prepared to manage infected persons and curtail a further spread, said he.

He added: “COVID-19 is still very much with us and the dreaded second wave is already gaining ground. I urge you all to strictly observe the protocols and stay healthy.

“Although COVID-19 is not a death sentence, we cannot afford to be complacent by discountenancing the risks involved.

“As a government, we are well-equipped to manage infected persons and curtail the spread and we are now in the throes of our preparation for vaccine procurement, but it is better not to be infected at all, as prevention is always better than cure.