Judiciary

By Dayo Adu

An Ibadan-based Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Bolaji Ayorinde has said that the best way to immortalize the late former world court Jurist, Prince Bola Ajibola was for Nigerian leaders to institute good governance in the country.

Chief Ayorinde stated this while speaking with a Radio Nigeria correspondent on the life and times of the former Attorney-General of the Federation whom he described as an iconic figure that lived a selfless life.

Chief Ayorinde, a former Pro-Chancellor of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, noted that the late jurist made his mark as one of the best jurists in the world and exhibited deep love for Nigeria through his mentoring initiatives to the people.

“This is one of the best jurists in the world, not only in Nigeria, he was at the world court and he made his mark, he was Attorney-General of the Federation, he was president of the Nigerian Bar Association, he was a selfless person, before his demise, he established a university, he was not selfish and gave his all to the nation.”

While setting agenda for the in-coming administration at both national and states level, the high-profile Legal luminary urged the president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to emulate the Late Chief Bola Ajibola by sustaining the hope of Nigerians through the institution of quick interventions that would ameliorate their sufferings.

He advised him not to be distracted by the post-election cases, noting that there would always be ripples after elections, but he should stay focused when he takes up the mantle of office and ensure his policies tackle issues of power, infrastructure, security and education to make good impact in-line with his Renewed Hope mantra.

“Government is not rocket science, when you come into power don’t deceive people, if you do well, the people will appreciate you. Nothing should stop you from focusing on Education, security, and infrastructure. There’s nothing like focusing on one, if you manage government very well you will do all together, and the people will appreciate you.” He added

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Economy

Elders’ Consultative Forum has expressed its commitment towards promoting development and sustainable peace in the state. 

To this end, the Forum, chaired by Prince Bola Ajibola has held a meeting with the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun at the Governor’s office Oke Mosan Abeokuta.

Speaking at the meeting, a prominent member of the Elders Consultative Forum, Olori Yetunde Gbadebo, explained that the body was non partisan advisory organ charged with responsibility of providing guidance and direction for improving the performance of government.

Olori Gbadebo who gave the assurance that the forum would support the present administration in its efforts to uplift the state, said the elders would continue to render selfless service to enhance peaceful coexistence across the state.

Responding, Governor Abiodun said his administration would tap from the wealth of experience of the elders for the development of the state

The Governor who also stressed the need for the elders to continue to recommend programmes and policies that would enhance sustainable development in the state, gave the assurance that his administration was ready to give the forum necessary support.

Bolanle Adesida