I won’t let Tinubu down as REA chairman — Fayose

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has pledged to justify the confidence reposed in him by President Bola Tinubu following his appointment as Chairman of the Board of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).

He assured Nigerians that he would not disappoint the President in the discharge of his responsibilities.

President Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) appointed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain to head the board of the federal government agency on July 20.

Fayose, who spoke with Tribune Online in Ado-Ekiti for the first time since the announcement, expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for the appointment, describing it as an opportunity to contribute to grassroots development through improved rural electrification across the country.

He, however, noted that the board of the agency had yet to be inaugurated, saying it would be premature to outline specific policy directions until members officially assumed office.

“I sincerely thank President Bola Tinubu for finding me worthy of this appointment. It is a privilege to serve, particularly in an agency whose mandate directly impacts people at the grassroots.

“We will do our very best, and, by the grace of God, we will not let the President down.

“The board has not been inaugurated yet, so I cannot speak extensively on what lies ahead. In due course, when we begin work officially, we will be in a better position to discuss our plans and how we intend to improve rural electrification across the country,” Fayose said.