The Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, has described as hallmark of humility and outstanding leadership comportment, the visit of her principal, Governor Biodun Oyebanji to her office, on Tuesday.
Mrs Afuye said such character could only be exhibited by a leader, who has team-playing spirit, mutual respect comportment and sense of dignity in leadership.
Governor Oyebanji at about 1.30pm, on Tuesday , had a working visit to the Deputy Governor’s office, within the precinct of the Governor’s office, in Ado Ekiti, which got many civil servants stunning.
The Ekiti’s number one citizen, was accompanied by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Habitat Adubiaro, the Head of Service, Barrister Bamidele Agbede and hordes of special aides .
The visit caught many staff and nearby workers by surprise, which forced them to troop out to catch a glimpse of the governor, and also hailed him for such extreme display of humility.
The Deputy Governor, in her response to the visit through a statement by her Media Aide, Victor Ogunje, commended her principal for displaying such a leadership quality.
She said this would rededicate her to serve the state more zealously and committedly.
Mrs Afuye added that the visit was a strong testimony that Governor Oyebanji is truly a man of the people.
“I was surprised when I heard that Mr Governor was on his way to my office. I had always known Governor Oyebanji to be a team player and he had just exhibited that today.
“I want all my staff to take a cue from Mr. Governor. All of us must work together as a team. Don’t disparage or underrate anyone, let there be spirit of mutual respect.
“We should be ready to work with all our staff both low and high and show them immsense respect. This is part of the ways to get the best out of them, for more productivity and for the good of Ekiti citizens”, the Deputy Governor said.