Makinde To Prioritise Community, Rural Development

Oyo State Deputy Governor Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal at the weekend assured Governor Seyi Makinde will accord community and rural development a high priority across the state.

Lawal, who spoke during the 6th year installation thanksgiving of Olugbon of Orile Igbon and commissioning of modern palace in Ogbomoso, described Governor Makinde as a dynamic and forward-looking person who was so concerned about the development of the state.

He commended Oba Francis Olusola Alao, the Olu Igbon of Orile Igbon, for choosing individuals of impeccable character to serve as their chieftains and for the location of the palace, noting that everyone believes that development would gyrates toward the palace’s location as it is central to all surrounding communities.

“We are assembled here today to commission Orile Igbon’s brand-new palace. We anticipate that because the palace is located in a hub for the surrounding villages, there will be a movement of growth in that direction.

“We are here to express our congratulations to the newly-installed chieftains since they are capable leaders who can advance the state. We are therefore appreciative, and I am confident that they would all work together to advance Orile Igbon and the state at large.”

A palace of this sort, according to Lawal, is  work in progress, and the newly appointed chieftains will also need to provide significant contributions to the palace’s development.

He thanked the people of Ogbomoso for their support during the governorship election on March 18 and stated that Governor Makinde would continue to see to the development of the state.

He equally urged everyone to keep up their prayers and support Governor Makinde to deliver on his promises for Omitutun 2.0.

Earlier, the Olugbon of Orile Igbon, Oba Francis, thanked the people for attending the event, stating that the ceremony was divided into three categories, including the commissioning of the newly constructed palace and the celebration of his birthday.