Fayemi appoints father who rejected son over violation of lockdown
Ekiti state Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has appointed retired Commandant Femi Adeoye as the state COVID-19 ambassador.
The governor said the appointee will help to propagate the message as a member of the COVID-19 Task Force in the state.
Mr. Adesoye is the man whose video clip was uploaded on the social media for reporting his son to the task force on COVID- 19 and mandated the son who travelled from Lagos to Ado-Ekiti to observe the stipulated 14 days self-isolation to prevent community spread of coronavirus.
While handing over the appointment letter, Governor Fayemi commended the genuineness and selflessness of Mr. Adeoyo which placed greater premium on the collective good of the society than personal interest.
Governor Fayemi called on the people to emulate the virtues and good spirit of Adeoye and always place the progress of the state above emotional and selfish interestd.
Fayemi said: “In accordance with existing regulations, denying his son entry into his household having travelled from places under federal lockdown against his fatherly advice, Mr. Adeoye has proved to be a worthy ambassador of Ekiti state resolve to end the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The government and the good people of Ekiti state are very proud of this chivalrous act of courage and principle which are the hallmarks of the Ekiti person.
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“Mr. Adeoye represents the kind of self-discipline, selflessness, and sense of collective responsibility that Ekiti state and Nigeria need desperately today to progress.
“Ekiti state will in future recognise Mr. Adeoye’s valour as an example of the rebirth of Ekiti values orientation which is the central focus of this government.”
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Adeoye appreciated Governor Fayemi for the good gesture and promised to live up to expectations.
