President Bola Tinubu and Ayo a Fayose
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has pledged to justify the confidence reposed in him by President Bola Tinubu following his appointment as Chairman of the Board of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).
Fayose said he was honoured by the appointment and assured the President that he would work diligently to support the agency’s mandate of expanding access to electricity in rural communities across the country.
President Tinubu appointed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain as REA board chairman on July 20 as part of a fresh round of appointments involving 26 federal agencies and commissions.
Speaking on the appointment, Fayose described the opportunity as a call to national service and expressed appreciation to the President for considering him for the role.
“I sincerely thank President Bola Tinubu for finding me worthy of this appointment. It is a privilege to serve, particularly in an agency whose mandate directly impacts people at the grassroots,” he said.
The former governor also gave an assurance that he and other board members would strive to deliver on the agency’s responsibilities.
“We will do our very best, and, by the grace of God, we will not let the President down.”
Fayose, however, noted that the REA board had yet to be formally inaugurated, explaining that it would be premature to outline specific programmes or policy directions until members officially assume office.
“The board has not been inaugurated yet, so I cannot speak extensively on what lies ahead. In due course, when we begin work officially, we will be in a better position to discuss our plans and how we intend to improve rural electrification across the country.”
He said more details on the board’s priorities would emerge after its inauguration, when members commence official duties.
