By Iyabo Adebisi
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has assured indigenes of Eruwa and Ibarapaland in general that his administration would ensure the completion of the Eleyele- Ido- Eruwa road within the next 11 months.
Governor Makinde gave the assurance at the coronation of the new Eleruwa of Eruwa, Oba Samuel Adegbola held at the Eleruwa Stadium, Sango, Eruwa.
Governor Makinde while responding, pledged that the state government would redouble its efforts towards ensuring the road project is completed as promised, also emphasized the economic importance of the road to the zone in boosting agricultural activities in the area and the state in general.
He also disclosed that documentation for the agriculture transformation hub has been concluded assuring that activities would soon commence on the project.
Oba Adegbola earlier in his acceptance speech appealed to the state governor for the quick completion of the road project and the take off of the Agric hub in Eruwa.
While recounting the struggles that led to the re-election of the monarch as the Eleruwa of Eruwa following the dethronement in 2019, Governor Makinde expressed joy that the tussle surrounding the traditional stool has now become a thing of the past.
The recoronated Eleruwa, Oba Adegbola commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his fairness, steadfastness and courage in upholding the royal tradition, legal and all legitimate administrative processes that followed his appointment as the new Eleruwa of Eruwa.
He pledged to lead with wisdom and compassion and work for the peace, progress, and development of all Eruwa people
In an interview, the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin appealed to every stakeholder to cooperate with the monarch in moving the town forward.
Earlier , the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Ademola Ojo, appreciated the state governor, Seyi Makinde for his support in making the occasion a reality, praying that the reign of Oba Adegbola be marked by peace, progress and unity .
In his first coming, Oba Samuel Adegbola was installed the Eleruwa of Eruwa through Laribikusi Ruling House on July 16, 1998 and reigned till 2019.
Dignitaries in attendance at the ceremony include; Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Laoye Ghandi, representative of OIubadan ofIbadanland , Aseyin of Iseyinland, Oba Shefiu Oyebola, other traditional rulers in the state , religious leaders, political office holders and top government functionaries among others.
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