Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has urged affluent individuals in Ibarapaland and Oyo State to collaborate with political leaders for swift development.
This call was made during a town hall meeting and empowerment event held at the DEC Event Centre along Lanlate-Eruwa road on Wednesday.
At the event, more than 500 constituents, including artisans, farmers, youths, and traders, received financial support. Specifically, 300 artisans, traders, and farmers were each given N50,000 to enhance their businesses, 100 students received N20,000 each, and 110 youths and community members were awarded N25,000 each.
In his address, Mr Ogundoyin expressed gratitude to the people of Ibarapa East state constituency for their continuous support, attributing his achievements to both Almighty God and the community.
He also praised Governor Seyi Makinde for his infrastructure initiatives across the state.
Mr Ogundoyin reassured constituents that all ongoing projects in the Ibarapa zone would be completed and called for ongoing support for the current administration.
The speaker highlighted his commitment to the region’s development, mentioning his contributions before his tenure as a lawmaker, including building a maternity center, a mosque, a secretariat for the Eruwa Youth Movement, classrooms in Lanlate and Eruwa, and providing motorcycles for security agencies.
Addressing security concerns, Mr. Sunday Odukoya, Executive Assistant to Governor Makinde on Security, commended the Speaker’s efforts and noted that Oyo State remains one of Nigeria’s most peaceful states due to the governor’s and Assembly’s commitment to security.
He noted the establishment of the Amotekun security corps and the provision of patrol vehicles as key initiatives.
Mr Odukoya urged traditional leaders to collaborate with the government to combat issues like kidnapping and illegal mining.
He mentioned the governor’s efforts in resolving the farmers/herders clashes in areas such as Igangan and Iganna.
Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, Prof. Dahud Sangodoyin, represented by Engr. Falade, assured that the Ido-Eruwa road would soon be completed and announced upcoming rehabilitation projects for inner roads in the constituency.
Dr. Debo Akande, Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA), confirmed that funding for the Eruwa Farm Estate had been approved, and work on the Fasola Farm Estate was near completion.
He clarified that the Farm Estate lands would benefit the entire Ibarapaland, not individuals.
Provost of the Oyo State College of Nursing Sciences, representing the Commissioner for Education, and Hon. Wasilat Adegoke, Commissioner for Youth and Sports, also lauded the Speaker’s initiatives.
Mr Adegoke stressed the importance of such town hall meetings for accountability and urged continued support for Governor Makinde’s administration.
The event saw attendance from Oyo Assembly lawmakers, traditional rulers, religious and political leaders, market stakeholders, artisans, and students from across the constituency.
