I Never Thought I Would live Above 30 – Gov. Seyi Makinde

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that he never thought he would live above the age of thirty while growing up.

He added he thought he was going to join the Army to defend the territorial integrity of the country and probably get killed in the course of duty.

Makinde disclosed this in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, during his 52 birthday Thanksgiving Service at the St Peter’s Cathedral, Aremo, Ibadan.

The Governor said “I thought I would join the Army, fight for my country and possibly get killed and that may be the end of the story. So for me, every year I have lived above 30 years is like a bonus.”

He added “There is nothing really much to say; today is my birthday and I am getting mature. Quite frankly, I never thought I would live up to 30. I have a friend here and every time we were talking, we always thought that we would go into the Army, fight, get killed and that would be the end of our story.

“We actually went for recruitment into the Army but were rejected. But today, we are seeing Seyi Makinde at 52 and all I can do is to give thanks to God.”

Gov. Makinde however, stressed the need to provide quality and accessible education for all children in the state adding that, he wouldn’t mind stepping on toes to ensure he served the people of Oyo state.

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He said “If I can be who I am today, then no child should be left behind in Oyo State. And that explains my passion for education. Once we give education to our children, the sky is their starting point.

“That is why without looking back, I will continue to serve the people of Oyo State, without minding whose toe I will step on. Truth is, I will break some toes if I really have to and will continue to fight for the ordinary people of this state.”