By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa on his fresh term in office and urged him to work in the best interest of his people.

Governor Aiyedatiwa, who succeeded former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, was sworn in on Monday in Akure, the capital of Ondo State.

President Tinubu, in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, urged the governor “to use his overwhelming mandate” to serve the good people of the state and build on the legacy of his illustrious predecessor, the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, by expanding economic opportunities, reducing poverty, improving security, and providing critical infrastructure.

The president was quoted as saying, “I congratulate you for your successful inauguration today for a new term of office after an outstanding run in the last governorship election in Ondo State.

“You have a rare privilege to succeed your illustrious predecessor, who worked for the growth and development of the state and advanced the progress of Nigeria as a whole.

“Having been sworn in today (yesterday) for a fresh term in office, I urge you to work in the best interest of the people of the state and our country as a whole.

“I will be your partner in progress to usher in a new era of prosperity to the people of Ondo State,” President Tinubu said.