Governor Ademola Adeleke said on Wednesday that his administration had paid N12 billion in pension debt.

Mr Adeleke made this known during his state broadcast to mark the two-year anniversary of his administration.

While reeling out the achievements of his administration, Mr Adeleke said his government has been able to settle pension debts, construct numerous roads, and upgrade health centres.

“In line with norms of accountability and responsibility to the electorate, I am obligated to render my stewardship midway into the life of our administration.

“For the public service sector, our government has paid about N12 billion pension debt in two years, compared with 11 billion paid by the opposition for its 12 years in the government of the state,” said the governor.

He said his administration is also reviving the farm settlements and implementing the new cocoa and cashew expansion initiatives, while 31 tractors had been bought to kick-start the state farm mechanisation plan.

He said the University of Ilesa has also become a reality with take-off grants and accredited courses, while its internal roads’ rehabilitation is now ongoing.

He reassured citizens of the state of his administration’s commitment to complete all ongoing projects and continue to address the infrastructural and social needs of the people. 

(NAN)