Oyetola charges kinsmen on path of love, unity
By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo
Governor of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola has described the gathering of his kinsmen to celebrate various towns’ day as chords of unity, love and culture that unite the people and foster peaceful coexistence.
Oyetola made the statement over the weekend while addressing the gathering at the 31st Iragbiji day celebration held at Oke-Iragbiji Grammar School, Iragbiji.
This is even as the Governor expressed his profound gratitude to the people of Iragbiji for their supports, love and prayers for him and his administration ever since he assumed leadership of the state four years ago.
He said, “Iragbiji Day remains the best proof of who and what we are. In line with the dreams and vision of our forebears, we have annually demonstrated that we are loving, united, culturally correct, development compliant and politically savvy. We have proved to the world that we are strong partners in the best demonstration of the Omoluabi ethos.
“Together as a people, we have identified development as the basis of our union. In the past two years, we have made Development for Progress the theme of Iragbiji Day in line with our belief that for development to serve our collective purpose, it must be sustainable, equitable, planned, coordinated, holistic, and needs directed.
“Our greatest strength and potential lie with us. We possess all that we need to put Iragbiji on a steady and sustainable path of development and progress. Let us continue to discover the best of us to attain the best that we need, starting with cultivating our youths to achieve our progressive ideals.
“We must continue to wear the armour of love and peace as we seek the tool of development for our collective good,” Oyetola added.
In his welcome address, the Chairman, Iragbiji Day 2022 Planning Committee, Mr. Remi Agboola, said Iragbiji Day is a symbol of remembrance of the heroic deeds of the past leaders of the town and that it is what makes the day very significant to all sons and daughters of the ancient town.
He thanked all those that have been identifying with Iragbiji and all her developmental strides.
In his welcome address, the National Chairman, Iragbiji Indigenes Association (IIA), Dr. Raheem Olanrewaju urged all indigenes of Iragbiji to always see the development of the town as the task for all; and as such, contribute their quota to it.
The Chairman of the occasion, Chief Murtada Adeniji eulogised Gov. Oyetola for his prudence and ingenious ways of handling the State’s finances saying, he is a good ambassador of the Iragbiji town.
He said history will record him on a golden page.
Various donations of compounds, individuals, corporate bodies were announced. Among dignitaries who graced the occasion is the wife of the Governor, Alhaja Kafayat Oyetola, the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji, cabinet members, royal fathers, captains of industries among many others.
