Ondo acting Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has urged the state’s residents to pray for the quick recovery of ailing Governor Rotimi Akeredolu as they celebrate Christmas.

In a Christmas message on Monday, Mr Aiyedatiwa said the festive season is a remembrance of God’s love for humanity. He sought prayers for the governor, who had been absent from the state for over five months and was battling health challenges.

“As we reflect on the lessons of the season, rededicate ourselves and remain steadfast in prayers against all our challenges, I urge you to extend your prayers to our dear Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, CON and for the unity, peace and prosperity of our land,” Mr Aiyedatiwa said.

He stated that as the people continued to share gifts out of love and kindness, they needed to reflect on the lessons of the festive season by remaining steadfast in their prayers. 

“This season presents us an opportunity once more to love and share with others. While we give to those who are close to us, let us also remember to give to those who are less fortunate than ourselves and our loved ones,” the acting governor said.

While expressing his best wishes to the Christian community, Mr Aiyedatiwa assured that the present administration would reinvigorate its commitment towards initiating and executing policies and programmes that would positively impact them. 

“On our part as government, we will reinvigorate our commitment towards initiating and executing policies and programmes that will impact positively the lives of the citizenry and promote unity and peaceful coexistence in the state,” he added.