Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun says his critics once doubted his capacity to drive infrastructure development in the state.

Mr Adeleke made the remark while playing host to members of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), led by its national president, Margret Oguntala, on Friday in Osogbo.

The governor said that in 2023 when he announced his ambitious infrastructure plan across the sectors, many doubted his capacity to implement good infrastructure projects.

“To the glory of God, we have proved critics wrong. We have shown that we have the will, the capacity and the knowledge to achieve our goals.

“We are determined to take Osun to greater heights. We have demonstrated strong passion to bridge the infrastructure gap in the state,” he said.

Mr Adeleke said he was convinced that economic growth and development could best achieved when the infrastructure sector is well developed.

The governor noted that he was determined to take Osun to greater heights and said he had demonstrated a strong passion for bridging the infrastructure gap.

“What you saw in Osogbo is small. Construction is ongoing across the 30 local governments and area councils.

“Good infrastructure facilitates economic growth, and that is what we are doing,” he said.

The governor commended NSE for the visit and the award presented to him.

In her remarks, Ms Oguntala commended the governor on the massive ongoing projects across the state and the unveiling of the N100 billion infrastructure project.

“We also commend the numerous ongoing projects under your leadership, which are transforming the state, improving infrastructure, and enhancing the quality of life for the people of Osun,” she said.

Ms Oguntala said NSE was fully committed to offering support to complement the government’s efforts to transform the state into a hub of industrial progress, innovation, and investors’ destination of choice.

(NAN)