For more than three times, the Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde is trending on the micro-blogging platform for good reasons.
The first was when he announced free education in Oyo, the second was when he publicly declares his assets; the third was his decision to set up an anti-graft agency in the state to fight corruption while the latest was the announcement that he appointed a 27-year old graduate of the Obafemi Awolowo University as a commissioner.
“Makinde is a pacesetter governor. He is teaching Southwest governors and Nigerian politicians how governance should be,” a Twitter user Oladele said Tuesday while applauding some of the significant feats of the governor since he assumed office on May 29, 2019.
Makinde is a member of Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), the only PDP governor in the southwest geopolitical zone.
“Oyo state is doing something different, and leading the drive for youth inclusiveness in governance. Gov Seyi Makinde is on top of this movement,” @ozyreigns tweeted.
Another Twitter user Shittu said “it is time” for Oyo people to be proud of a state that has been politically known for violence.
“My friends from Oyo State, especially the ones from Ibadan; you’ve been the object of a lot of bants, now is the time to be proud of your state. The rest of us are envious of you right now. Gov. Seyi Makinde is showing promising signs and I hope this continues”
Another user G4 said, “Why is it that anytime Buhari trends, it is mostly on a negative vibe? Can’t, we trend him on something good like Seyi Makinde. Baba ‘do good’ let’s trend you sharp sharp with some positive vibe.”
Gov. Seyi Makinde deserves an Oscar for this feat, he nominated Seun Fakorede, a 27-year-old OAU graduate as a commissioner.
President Buhari & our noisy twitter neighbors should apply for an internship at the Seyi Makinde School of Governance (SMSG). pic.twitter.com/8vB12U2i2B
— The Mayor of Lagos ?? (@OlMayowa) August 20, 2019
Adelu Abiodun Jon who claimed he had met the governor said he knew we would be a performing governor the first time he shook hand with him, “During his campaign, I once met with him and had a handshake with him and greeted him “Your Excellency”. He smiled and said, “thank you”. When he was giving his speech, I just know this is the next Governor of Oyo State. God bless Seyi Makinde.”
See other reactions below:
When you know that Buhari was not going to appoint a youth as Minister of Youth after Seyi Makinde sincerely blazed the trail. pic.twitter.com/m7GSBxHds3
— Sir.Ariyo-Dare Atoye (@AriyoAristotle) August 20, 2019
Seyi makinde has demonstrated again to be an example and proof of good leadership.
Since inauguration, he's been an inspiration.
Pace setter, trail blazer!
Government should always be about the people.
The youths also have capacity and they're capable.
Nigeria will be better pic.twitter.com/lsr3InYWhx
— Adewumi Adeyemi (@drealchanges) August 20, 2019
Seyi Makinde has indeed come to set the pace for Governors.
Choosing a 27yr old in his cabinet as a commissioner, he’s won the tomorrow of the people of Oyó state.
— Kel’Chi ??♀️ 勇敢_珍贵™ (@PluckyPrecious) August 20, 2019
Nigerians are too quick to shout. Calm down!
Seyi Makinde made a 27 year old a commissioner? Ehen? And so?
Why not wait to see the impact of the 27yo first?
Wasn’t that the same way you shouted when Yahaya Bello became governor?
Look at you and look at him now— Bubbles (@unpopulargvy) August 20, 2019
Seyi Makinde is doing wonders in oyo state and very well. He just appointed a 27 years old youth as commissioner in his cabinet . Don’t you think when we get into power we should do such?? pic.twitter.com/cR0QmD33RZ
— O7'06 JIMMY (@AJIMMYCO) August 20, 2019