The Executive Chairman of Ona Ara Local Government, Dr. Temitope Kolapo GLORIOUS, has flagged off the construction and rehabilitation of bridges and box culverts in five different communities across Ona Ara Local Government.
In a press statement signed by the Chairman’s Media Aide, Mr. Rahmon Alawode, and made available to newsmen, Dr. Temitope GLORIOUS appreciated and lauded His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, for his unwavering commitment to grassroots development. The statement also listed the beneficiary communities, namely: Irewole Ẹku, Larodo, Kate, Oke Ogbere, and Ajia.
The flag-off ceremony, which took place at Irewole Ẹku Community, was attended by traditional rulers, community leaders, political stakeholders, and chieftains of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
In his remarks, the Executive Vice Chairman and Political Head of INUKAN LCDA, Hon. Windapo Oluwole, commended Dr. Temitope GLORIOUS for his visionary leadership, which has ensured that the government delivers on all campaign promises to the people of Ona Ara.
In his welcome address, the Chairman of the Irewole Ẹku General Landlord Association, Mr. Bunuyaminu Lasisi, expressed gratitude to Governor Seyi Makinde for giving Ona Ara a leader like Dr. GLORIOUS. He praised the Chairman’s dedication to community development, which he had demonstrated even before assuming office.
Speaking on behalf of the Kate Community, Baale Kate, Alhaji Oyedele Lukman Kate, described the event as historic, stating that the Kate Bridge has been left unconstructed for over 20 years. He commended the GLORIOUS-led administration for its commitment to providing long-overdue infrastructure.
Similarly, Mr. Raji Ibrahim JP, speaking on behalf of the Larodo Community, appreciated Dr. Temitope Kolapo GLORIOUS for initiating this project. He emphasized that the Larodo, Abonde, Ifesowapo, Ire Akari, Elere Estate, Ogidi, and Ifelajulo communities had suffered greatly for over 15 years due to the poor condition of their bridges, making this intervention a life-changing development.
On behalf of the Traditional Council of Ona Ara, the Oniladuntan of Laduntan, Oba Kamorudeen JP, lauded Dr. Temitope Kolapo GLORIOUS for his unwavering commitment to infrastructural development since assuming office. He prayed for more success in his political journey and urged him to continue his good work.
Speaking at the event, Engr. Oladejo, the project contractor, assured the communities that the five bridges would be completed within two months. He appealed for the cooperation of the residents to ensure a smooth and timely execution of the project, emphasizing that community support was crucial for the successful delivery of quality infrastructure.
Delivering their goodwill messages, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on SDGs, Hon. Mufutau Ogunremi; PDP Chairman of Ona Ara Local Government, Hon. Mosobalaje Bakare; and PDP Chieftain, Chief Waheed Ajao Adurodekun, commended Dr. GLORIOUS for his dedication to complementing Governor Makinde’s development initiatives. They also urged the benefiting communities to continue supporting the PDP-led administration in Oyo State.
Dignitaries present at the event included: Hon. Abolade Yerima, Leader of the Legislative Arm, Sanitarian Popoola Rashidat, Acting Head of Local Government Administration, Hon. Sunmonu Babatunde, Secretary to the Local Government, Hon. Isiaka Arinola, Chief of Staff, Supervisory Councillors and Special Assistants.
Also in attendance were market traders, community members, youth groups, and various stakeholders who expressed excitement and appreciation for the much-needed infrastructural intervention.
