Economy

We will make Iseyin a solid minerals devt capital – Makinde

By Web News 925

Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde assures that his administration is set to make Iseyin, located in the northern part of the state the solid minerals development capital of Nigeria.

Governor Makinde, who made this known at the 41 Days Fidau Prayers for the late Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Dr Abdulganiyu Adekunle Salau, Ajinese held at the Iseyin District Grammar School, said that his administration would focus on tourism and solid minerals development if re-elected into office in 2023.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa, quoted the governor as saying that his administration would work out how to derive benefits from the Ikere Gorge Dam and other tourist attractions across the state.

The governor described the late Aseyin as an individual who loved Iseyin and did his best to attract development to the town.

Governor Makinde, explained that his administration’s decision to connect Iseyin to all other zones of Oyo State through road infrastructure was part of the plan to make Iseyin a solid minerals development hub in the country.

He noted that the administration has completed the 65 kilometres Moniya-Iseyin Road, while the 76 kilometres Iseyin-Fapote-Ogbomoso Road has gone beyond 50 per cent.

He said: “We need to thank God for a day like this, because we are celebrating the life of our departed Kabiyesi.”

“I don’t think I have come across any individual who loved Iseyin like the departed Aseyin of Iseyin. The last time I came here for a condolence visit, I stated that it was on the sick bed that he signed the land document for the LAUTECH Faculty. “I can also remember that when I came to deliberate with him on how we can have Iseyin as the centre of Oyo State, I told him that we want to link Ogbomoso to Iseyin because Saki is already linked to Iseyin and he was very happy. He showed interest and said the road we are talking about, which is Iseyin-Fapote-Ogbomoso, was the route his forefathers passed when they were trading with other places. I told him how serious we are and promised that it won’t become an abandoned project.”

“Now, I am happy that, as of today, we have done beyond 50 per cent of that project.”

Earlier, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Mr Ahmed Raji who welcomed and appreciated Governor Makinde and other dignitaries on behalf of Iseyin Community, lauded the governor, noting that his tenure, which coincided with the era of the late Aseyin, brought tremendous developments and progress to Iseyinland.

He, however, stated that the community would still want the governor to address some of its areas of needs, including the fixing of the Ikere Gorge Dam, which he said is capable of generating electricity for the people, giving potable water and boosting agriculture.

Mr Raji added that the government should also kindly give attention to fixing the Iseyin General Hospital and the potholes that were beginning to appear on the Iseyin Township Road built by the immediate past administration.

The event had in attendance by the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kayode Ariwoola; the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Chief Bayo Lawal and many government functionaries.

Iyabo Adebisi

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Aseyin Will Be Highly Missed – Ahmed Raji

By Web News 946

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and illustrious son of Iseyinland, Mr Ahmed Raji has declared that the entire Oke Ogun region will miss the pivotal roles of Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Dr Abdulganiyy Adekunle Salau, JP, DVM, Oloogunebi-Ajinese I towards having a modern zone in Oyo State.

Mr Raji stated this in his condolences to the Aseyin Royal Dynasty, Aseyin-in-Council, sons and daughters of Iseyin at home and abroad and the entire people of Oke Ogun over the demise of the royal father.

According to Mr Raji, Oba Dr Abdulganiyy was traditionally a special ruler whose reign brought tremendous developments to his territory and Oke Ogun in general.

He added that Aseyin left a vacuum that may likely expose Iseyin to surmountable challenges that may take time to overcome.

He hinted that the city of Iseyin was by the grace of God during the reigns of Ajinese migrated to an urban city that featured laudable legacies in terms of infrastructural and human developments.

The Senior Advocate of Nigeria described Ajinese as a worthy royal father, Leader and Patriot the entire people of Oke Ogun will forever be proud of.

He prayed to God to be with the immediate family of the late monarch, Aseyin Royal Dynasty, Aseyin-in-Council and the generality of the people of Iseyin and give them the fortitude to bear the loss.

Mr Raji prayed for forgiveness of all the shortcomings of Ajinese and reward all his good deeds with Aljannat Firdaus.

PR/Nafiu Busari

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Oba Adeyemi’s demise, end of an era – Ahmed Raji (SAN)

By Web News 937

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Ahmed Raji, has described the demise of the Alaafin of Oyo, His Royal Majesty, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, as shocking, saying it connoted the end of an era.

Mr Raji, SAN also commiserated with Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, and the entire Yoruba race over the death of the late Alaafin.

He condoled with the late royal father’s family, the government and the people of Oyo State over the unfortunate incident which he identified as a normal phenomenon in every human existence.

Mr Raji, SAN said that Alaafin’s transition was a personal loss because, the late Oba was a memorable father and benefactor who was always ready to identify with people of Yoruba race throughout the world and proffer historical, cultural and traditional solutions to every plight that confronted them at all times.

Mr Raji described the late monarch as a strong believer in ideal and developed human society.

“Kabiesi Adeyemi remained focused on his missions as the longest-serving Alaafin of Oyo from the beginning of his reigns in 1970 to today that he joined his last ancestors.

Mr Raji, SAN said he received the news of theKabiesi’s death with shock and sadness, and described Adeyemi III as a humble and amiable monarch despite his revered position, noting that the Yoruba race has lost an institution of the Yoruba race.

While praying to Allah to overlook his shortcomings and admit him to Al Jannah Firdaus, Mr Raji, SAN prayed to God to grant Alaafin Adeyemi III’s immediate family, Governor Makinde and the entire people of Oyo State the fortitude to bear the loss.

Nofiu Busari