The minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, at the weekend charged the people of Iragbiji and Nigerians at large to firmly support the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the ongoing developmental strides of the Federal Government as “a generational blessing that must be protected and maximised.”
Oyetola made the call in Iragbiji during the 34th Iragbiji Day Celebration. This event drew an impressive assembly of dignitaries, including the Aragbiji of Iragbiji, Oba Abdur-Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi (Odundun IV), eminent monarchs from across Osun State, captains of industry, and thousands of sons and daughters of the ancient town who converged to celebrate their cultural heritage and recent developmental milestones.
Addressing the crowd to loud applause, the former Osun State Governor said Iragbiji was witnessing an unprecedented transformation under President Tinubu, most notably the establishment of the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji (FUADSI), and the approval for the School of Fisheries to be sited in the community.
“These two monumental institutions represent a generational blessing, a legacy that will change the face of Iragbiji forever,” Oyetola said, noting that the university would stimulate growth in education, drive innovation, expand employment opportunities, and attract national and international partnerships.
He added that the School of Fisheries aligns perfectly with Nigeria’s emerging Blue Economy framework, explaining that it would empower young people with practical skills in aquaculture, marine sciences, and sustainable environmental management.
The Minister urged the community to view the institutions not merely as government projects, but as “living legacies that will shape the destiny of our children and generations yet unborn.”
Oyetola also used the platform to rally support for President Tinubu, stressing that the President’s fairness and inclusivity in national development deserved reciprocal commitment from citizens.
“I call on every son and daughter of Iragbiji to embrace these projects wholeheartedly and to continue to support President Tinubu’s administration. By supporting his policies, we support progress, we support unity, and we secure a better future for ourselves and for our children,” he said.
