Image: L -R, Deputy Gov. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Oba Obalanlege & his Olori
Governor Dapo Abiodun has restated that his administration’s priority remains the implementation of the ‘Building our Future Together’ agenda to sustain massive infrastructural development across the three senatorial districts of Ogun State.
Abiodun made the submission during the 5th Coronation Anniversary of the Olota of Ota, Oba (Prof.) Abdulkabir Obalanlege.
He emphasized that the government’s social intervention programme, quality education for all the youth and harnessing of the many potentials of the agricultural sector for employment, food security and source of poverty alleviation, among others had impacted positively on the lives of the people.
The Governor who was represented by his deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, added that as enshrined in ‘ISEYA’ mantra of his administration, such intervention would bring genuine development.
He also reiterated his commitment to running people-centred government and focusing on infrastructure, security, welfare, wellness and wellbeing of the residents.
“Our administration has ensured that no part of our dear State will be developed at the expense of others, particularly in our aggressive infrastructural development programme, I am also happy to say that Kabiyesi, through his dynamism, enviable leadership qualities, honesty and sincerity of purpose, is succeeding in harmonising the various diverse groups together for the general development of Ota and Aworiland,” he said.
Congratulating the monarch on the anniversary, the Governor stated that the industrial town of Ota has continued to witness rapid growth and development, peace and progress, since the ascension of Obalanlege, enjoining him to take cognisance of the cosmopolitan nature of his domain and ensure a peaceful relationship between his people, foreign investors and Nigerians alike.
Abiodun commended the people for their continued support, promising to formulate policies and implement programmes that would bring more development to Ota and its environs.
Earlier in his address, the Chairman, Planning Committee, Hon. Aina Akinpelu said Ota had witnessed tremendous development, peace, unity and harmony since the installation of Obalanlege as Olota.
