DAWN Commission Celebrates JKF At 60, Seeks Intergovernmental Relation on Regional Development
The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria, DAWN Commission has organised a roundtable conference to mark the 60th birthday of immediate past Governor of Ekiti state, and former Minster of Solid Minerals, Dr. Kayode Fayemi in Ibadan.
Dr Kayode Fayemi was a two term governor in Ekiti state, he also served as Ministry of Solid Minerals. Prior to his appointment, he was a founding member of Afenifere Renewal Group.
The conference which champion its discourse on the relevance of regional development commission agenda of the present administration, showcased the viability of the commission in driving force to better serve the people.
Delivering a keynote address, A Professor of Political Science at the University of Ibadan, Remi Ayede has recommended an intergovernmental relation to achieve regional development agenda of the president Tinubu’s administration
Professor Ayede, explained that the establishment of regional development commissions should not be seen as political compensation but a means to engender multilevel governance to enhance common developmental economy.
Professor Ayede stressed the need to retuned the governance system to adapt to current issues of geographical peculiarities, calling for policy and mechanisms to coordinate activities of regional development commissions at the local, regional and federal levels
A one time Chief Whip of House of Representatives, Mr. Wale Osun, stressed the need for regional development commissions to be apolitical so as to achieve it’s developmental aims and objectives.
Earlier, in his address, Director General, DAWN Commission, Dr ‘Seye Oyeleye, who said the conference was organised to recognise and appreciate the impact of Dr Fayemi for playing key role in the establishment of DAWN Commission, noted that the commission would serve as think tank for the newly established Southwest Development Commission
Those who gave birth to the idea of regional integration should be recognised. We are in an environment where we celebrate the wrong and castigate the right”
Responding, the celebrant, Dr Kayode Fayemi, who recalled how his efforts towards the creation of DAWN Commission to fast track the development of southwest region, expressed happiness at its success stories.
Dr Fayemi, therefore called for continued dialogue, partnership, urging them to shun competitions in addressing common issues and promote national development
