I warmly congratulate my mentor and benefactor, Hon. Akintunde Oyebode, Honourable Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, Ekiti State, on his well-deserved re-election for a second term as Chairman of the Forum of Commissioners of Finance of Nigeria.

This renewed mandate is a clear testament to the confidence his colleagues repose in his leadership, intellect, and steady hand. At a time when our nation has been navigating a demanding but necessary phase of fiscal recalibration, he has provided clarity of purpose and strengthened coordination across subnational governments.

Under his guidance, the Forum has played a pivotal role in advancing robust fiscal reforms, strengthening public financial management, promoting transparency, and fostering greater alignment between federal and state fiscal priorities.

His leadership has elevated the quality of discourse among Commissioners of Finance and contributed meaningfully to macroeconomic stability and reform implementation across the country.

Agbaakin’s re-election is therefore not merely a personal milestone; it is an affirmation of his colleagues’ confidence in his leadership and a strong endorsement of continuity, competence, and reform-driven governance.

I wish him continued wisdom, strength, and success as he leads the Forum through the next phase of Nigeria’s fiscal transformation.

I also thank our leader, H.E. Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, for providing the enabling platform for Agbaakin’s success and national recognition. His commitment to prudent governance and fiscal discipline in Ekiti State has fostered a culture of accountability that continues to inspire this achievement.

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