Governor ’Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Sunday, said it does not take eternity to turn things around in the country. Makinde, who stated this at the 35th anniversary of the church and sixth anniversary of the Dominion University, Ibadan, said political leaders, who do not know what to do can learn from religious leaders.
   
The governor also noted that his government would continue to improve the education sector and support private institutions for the development of the state.
   
Makinde congratulated the church and its General Overseer, Bishop T.V. Adelakun, on the anniversary of the church and the institution, noting that his administration’s investments in education have been yielding positive results.
   
He called for more support from old students of schools and well-meaning individuals to complement government’s efforts. He said: “I want to congratulate Bishop Adelakun and Victory International Church on this 35th anniversary. Let me also say that the journey is just starting.
   
“Many of you have seen how the church looked at the beginning and it has taken 35 years”.

When I looked at the picture and the trajectory where this church started from and where it is today, the development, the progress and the expansion of the church have been geometrical. It has not been in a simple proportion. 
   
“You have moved from that little place, built the Rehoboth Cathedral in 2000 and now, you are here. What it means to me is that we won’t need eternity to turn this country around, because it didn’t take eternity to grow this church to where it is right now. It is an inspiring story and journey for us. As political leaders, if we don’t know what to do, let us come and learn from people who understand how to do it.” 
   
The governor added that his administration has also made massive progress in the area of economic expansion, noting, however, that residents of the state must join hands with the government to fight land-grabbers and individuals who want to ensure that the state remains unplanned. He maintained that the government is also achieving success with the Ibadan Circular Road, noting that the environment will be a first world environment.