Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has announced the dissolution of the State Executive Council.

Akeredolu will be inaugurated on February 24, for the second term as governor of Ondo.

While announcing the dissolution at the valedictory meeting of the council in Akure, the governor said the outgoing cabinet members had been very supportive for almost four years.

He said the members had worked together as a team, with the state’s interest paramount throughout their services to the state.

Mr. Akeredolu also approved the adoption of an indigenous anthem which projects the tradition and culture of the Yoruba tribe.

According to the governor, the anthem will be sung immediately after the National Anthem at official and public functions.

Earlier, in their valedictory statements, Donald Ojogo, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, described Mr. Akeredolu as a father figure who always stood by his words in any situation.

Mr. Ojogo thanked the governor for the opportunity to serve the state, noting that his leadership was characterised by truth and courage.

Also, Kolawole Babatunde, Special Assistant to the governor on Rural and Community Development, saluted the courage of Mr. Akeredolu.

He described the governor as a rare leader who strongly believed in people-oriented projects and thanked him for the opportunity to serve Ondo State.

(NAN)