Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko has reiterated his belief in constitutional change as the only guarantee for progress in the country.

He said the only  change that Nigeria needed now is the change in its constitution with a view to galvanizing visible national development.

Mimiko who was addressing members of his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in his office said contrary to the widely publicized change mantra of the federal government, what Nigeria needed at this crucial moment is to restructure the nation’s polity so that the federating units would be able to harness their abundant resources and create wealth for their people.

According to him, the present constitution which left the states and local governments at the mercy of the federal government will continue to jeopardize national unity and development.

He explained that his administration has remained focused in its vision to add values to the lives of the people in the areas of healthcare, education, infrastructure and urban renewal among others, noting that the empirical evidences had justified the successes of the programmes.

The Governor said his government has been able to fulfil his promises to the electorate, adding that  his government has been able to transform the state from what it used  to be when he took over power about seven years ago.

“I want to also assure you that there will be prices for the community management committee that performs exceptionally” the governor noted”, he said.

The state Deputy Governor, Mrs Grace Titilaoye Tomori charged the members of the committee to see the new school facilities as that of their individual community property, saying their job is to ensure that the schools are well managed.

Members of the committees in all the local government areas include: market women, parent forum, old student’s association, artisans, representative of students among others.