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Governor Ademola Adeleke and top dignitaries today eulogised the new Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup as the Osun state Governor listed the achievements of his administration across Ijeshaland.
Addressing the coronation ceremony at the Owa palace, Governor Adeleke who described the new monarch as an iconic Nigerian and one of Ijesa finest leader started by remembering the late Owa Adimula, Dr Adekunle Aromolaran.
“I will start by paying glowing tribute to the memory of the late Owa Obokun, Dr Adekunle Aromolaran. The late Monarch was a father figure, a top scholar and a sound businessman. Late Owa is the builder of modern Ijesha land.
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“The successor of the late Owa, the new Owa Adimula is a gentleman with loyalty and patriotism as his trademarks.
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“As the Deputy Governor to my late brother, the first Executive Governor of Osun State, late Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, our new Owa Adimula demonstrated absolute loyalty and supportive backing.
“As a businessman, he climbed to the top of the ladder in his sector, making him one of the most successful business executives in Nigeria.
“Our new monarch, Oba Adesuyi Haastrup is a socialite with public interest at heart, a philanthropist with a big impact on the society and a leader with a truly large heart”, the Governor noted.
He reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to the overall development of Ijesaland, listing several milestones already attained.
“In line with our promise, Ilesa is now a university town. Over 50 courses are already accredited. We are building all necessary internal infrastructure within the university. The university management is building a credible global institution under the direction of our administration.
“I am glad to announce that the General Hospital, Ilesa has been approved as the Teaching Hospital for the University of Ilesa. This will boost Ilesa as a centre of medical excellence.
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“We are focussed on the upgrading of Ilesa to a modern city. Hence, we are almost completing the over 12 kilometers Ereja Square-Brewery-Express dual carriageway. This landmark project for the first time is opening up Ilesa for business and pleasure.
“In the mining sector for which Ijesaland is heavily affected, our administration is implementing far reaching mining reforms. We are tackling illegal mining and combating environmental degradation.
“I am happy to inform Osun people and Ijesaland in particular that Osun is officially a shareholder of Thor Exploration firm, the owner of Segilola Gold Project. We are ensuring maximum gains to the state from our natural resources”, he narrated.
Governor Adeleke assured the royal father that his administration is open to further Public Private Partnership in all areas, “we are ready to collaborate with the new monarch for the development of lIjesaland.
“As we are developing Ijesaland, we are repeating similar feats at Ifeland, Osogboland, Iwoland, Igbomina land and Edeland. Our government is spreading development to all corners of Osun state including Iragbijiland”, the told the crowd of dignitaries.
Meanwhile, Governor Adeleke has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the announcement on the award of the contract for the re-construction of Ibadan-Ife-Ilesa road.
He described the decision as a timely action by Mr President as the bad state of the road is badly affecting the economy of Osun and adjacent states.
Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor
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