Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi has called for the involvement of technocrats and professionals to handle government affairs so as to entrench meritocracy in governance.
Fayemi made this statement at the maiden symposium of the Advanced Media and Communications Academy held in honour of Yemi Farounbi and Ayoola Olukanni at the University of Ibadan.
The former governor who was represented by the Director of Publicity, South West Zone, All Progressives Congress, Dr. Ayo Afolabi said “We must denounce many of those whose rise to the limelight was aided by corruption and deception, those intelligent rogues who profit from the misery of others.
“We must rekindle the patriotic spirit that favours the common good over personal interest in every area of our national life, so that finally, government can deliver on its promises of tangible and intangible goods.
“We must be reminded that certificates are awarded to those who are considered worthy in character and learning. We must start putting round pegs in round holes, and entrench meritocracy which enlists true professionals in every area of our national life, from the artisans to the public service to the private sector, even to the sanctums of faith.”
Fayemi also described late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, the late Abubakar Tafawa Balewa and the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo as true professionals in government.