The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, formally offered the Staff of Office to the brand new Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Sefiu Oyebola, Adeyeri III, Ajirotutu I.
The PUNCH experiences {that a} authorized practitioner, Abideen Adeniran, had earlier suggested Makinde to not proceed with the presentation of Staff of Office to the brand new Aseyin because the case difficult his choice continues to be pending earlier than an Oyo State High Court, sitting in Iseyin.
Adeniran, who additionally acknowledged that the motion turned crucial within the curiosity of justice, peace and good governance, additional contended that the federal government underneath the management of Makinde ought to take heed to the pendency of go well with no: HOI/04/2023 earlier than the Court, sitting in Iseyin, over the competition for the stool of the traditional city.
However, Makinde, who offered the workers of workplace to the brand new Aseyin at Iseyin Stadium, acknowledged that growing Iseyin city extra is his main concern, including that the city had nice potential for development and growth.
He mentioned, “Iseyin is a town with great potential, and I am committed to working with the people of Iseyin to harness this potential for the benefit of all. Education and youth empowerment are the foundation of a prosperous future for Iseyin. With the right investment in these areas, we can ensure that our young people have the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.”
The governor additional careworn that his administration was already engaged on a number of initiatives to advertise training and youth empowerment within the city, promising to work to draw funding to Iseyin, with a deal with the agricultural sector.
In his response after the presentation, Oba Oyebola, who expressed his gratitude to the governor, mentioned this was a major second for him and the folks of Iseyin.
He mentioned, “I am deeply grateful to Governor Makinde for his support, and for the confidence he has shown in me by presenting me with the staff of office. I am committed to working with the governor to promote the development of our town. As Aseyin of Iseyin, I will ensure that the people of Iseyin are proud of their heritage and that they continue to uphold the values and traditions that make our town unique.”
Oba Oyebola, due to this fact, promised to work laborious to reside as much as the expectations of the folks of the city, promote peace and unity, and foster financial growth.