PanNigerianNews 
The hitherto chairman of the Oyo State Housing Corporation, Barrister Adebayo Lawal has been sworn in as the new deputy governor of Oyo State.
Chief Justice of the State, Justice Munta Abimbola, inaugurated him as the new deputy governor on Monday.
Congratulating Barr. Lawal on his new position, Makinde at the governor’s office today said, “Your new position is an evidence that you excel in your previous role, but for us, as the saying goes, the reward for hard work is more work, and that’s why we’re giving you more work.
“The position of the deputy governor is a position of trust. Our masters are the people of Oyo State, and our responsibility is to continue to serve them to the best of our abilities and deliver good governance to them.
So, let me encourage you to put the interest of the good people of Oyo state first and you will continue to supervise the Oyo State Housing Corporation even from this moment. And also, Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency will be under your direct administration.
And finally, you’ve operated as the attorney general, so the ministry of justice will also be under your administration.
“Our people expect so much from us because to whom much is given, much is expected.”
Makinde further assured, “As we also know, this is the campaign season, but here in Oyo State, we will continue to work for the good people of the state throughout this season.
“So, your Excellency, we look forward to benefiting from your work and experience because we want to move our people from poverty to prosperity.”
Reacting on the news that the deputy governor is 76 years old as reported on many platforms, the governor said, “You know we are in the season of fake news and I saw rumours on social media that we are going to swear in a 76-year old man as the deputy governor of Oyo State. Well, they just read your profile and you are far from 76.”
