** ….As NUT Chairman hail Governor-elect’s ‘Thank You Tour’ initiative Ekiti State Governor-elect, Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his commitment to prioritise welfare of teachers in the State.The Governor- elect stated this on Tuesday during a ‘thank you’ visit to the leadership of teachers in the state to show appreciation for their support during and after his electioneering campaign. Oyebanji who was accompanied by his Deputy, Chief(Mrs) Monisade Afuye, state Chairman of the All Progressives Congress ( APC), Barrister Paul Omotosho and other party leaders, expressed his appreciation to the chairman Nigeria Union of Teachers Comrade Oke Emmanuel and members of the union for identifying with him during the June 18, governorship election.He said, “I am standing with all humility to say thank you. I am humbled by your sacrifice and love for our party. I am extremely grateful. “One thing I am going to assure you is that I will prioritize your welfare. Our government will continue in the trajectory of Fayemi’s administration. I am standing not as someone that has all the solutions to all problems but I am ready to listen to you”The Governor- elect who lauded the teachers for special prayer they prayed for him during his electioneering campaign admitted that the enormous contributions of all teachers in the state aided his landslide victory at the poll. He promised not to betray the trust repose in him and the party. “Your contributions made a significant difference in the result of the election. You have, with your massive votes, demonstrated the love and passion you have for our party when many people thought you can’t support me .The only way to show our gratitude is to ensure that the trust you repose in our party is not betrayed” Oyebanji promised to continually engage and partner with the teachers for the progress of the state. He also called on them to always find a way of reaching out to him if they notice any step taken by the administration that would not augur well with the teachers and with the people of the state. In his remark the chairman of NUT in the state Comrade Oke Emmanuel stated ,”When I heard you would be coming for thank you tour, sincerely I said this is new. You have done uncommon thing. This has not happened before. “Before now, I’m aware you have visited some places and individuals of note, within and outside Ekiti and this baffled me. It is a pointer that we are going to get it right again in our dear state. You have surprised us. We thank you for appreciating us”
