Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called on the Federal Government to allow states to develop at their own pace, as the country’s system of federalism should allow for the diversity of Nigeria to be reflected in the development of its states.
He made this known yesterday, during the commissioning of the dualized 12.5-kilometre Challenge—OdoOna Elewe-Ellebu-Apata Road, Ibadan.
The governor argued that a one-size-fits-all approach to development would not work in a country as diverse as Nigeria.
Makinde said that each state has unique needs and resources, and that they should be allowed to use those resources to develop their own states. He said that this would lead to more efficient and effective development and would ultimately benefit the entire country.