Governor Makinde Of Oyo Sstate Says He Sold Bread For 13 Years

HANDSOME Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde has disclosed that he sold bread for the first 13 years of his life at the gate side of Adeoyo state hospital, Ibadan.

The governor made reference to his humble background on Sunday when he spoke at the 80th thanksgiving service of his mother, Abigael Makinde, at St Paul Anglican Church, Yemetu, Ibadan.

He said the significant role education had played in his life prompted him to declare free education in Oyo State, The Tribune reports.

He said a child who used to sell bread has become a governor because of proper education.

The governor said he wanted residents of the state to gain the benefits of being educated. He urged parents to be much concerned about the education of their children or wards.

"For the first 13 years of my life, where we lived was not more than five minutes to where we are now. My mum was a Telephone Operator in the state secretariat. At Adeoyo State Hospital here, I and my brother Muyiwa also used to help her sell bread by the gate of Adeoyo State Hospital," he said.