I Will Continue To Work For Development Of Remoland, Gov. Abiodun Assures Akarigbo
ABEOKUTA – Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has assured the people of Remoland that his administration will sustain infrastructure, healthcare, education and economic development projects across the area until the end of his tenure.
Abiodun gave the assurance at the 57th Afotamodi Day Festival held in Isara-Remo, where he said his government remained committed to delivering on its development promises to the people.
The governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya, said projects across Remoland included the Iperu-Ilishan Road, Ilishan-Ilara-Akaka-Ode Remo Road, Ode Junction-Sapade Road and Sagamu Junction-Iperu corridor.
He also assured the people of the government’s commitment to improving the Ode Remo-Isara Road network and advancing plans for the establishment of a legacy hospital in Isara-Remo.
On the Gateway International Airport located within the Iperu-Ilishan axis, Abiodun said the facility was expected to attract investment, create employment and promote commerce, logistics and tourism in the region.
The governor also called on sons and daughters of Isara-Remo, both at home and in the diaspora, to support the proposed ₦600m reconstruction of the Odemo’s Palace.
He described the project as an investment in the preservation of traditional institutions and the cultural heritage of the community.
Abiodun, who described himself as a son of Remoland, said his administration would continue to implement its programmes until the last day of his tenure.
In his remarks, the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, Oba Dr Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, called on the people of Isara-Remo to remain united and support their traditional ruler.
Earlier, the Odemo of Isara-Remo, Oba Peter Oluwole Ogunbayo (Otete III), called for collective efforts to preserve the community’s heritage and restore its position in line with the theme of the festival.
The monarch said efforts had been made to strengthen security in the community, including the deployment of about 42 tactical and specialist police personnel and moves to establish a Police Area Command headquarters in Isara-Remo.
He also acknowledged the contributions of community organisations towards security and development, disclosing that four quarry companies had donated a combined sum of ₦65m to support the initiatives.
On economic development, Ogunbayo said three companies had commenced land-clearing activities at the Isara Industrial Cluster II Scheme, while plans were ongoing for the establishment of a multipurpose market.
The monarch appealed to individuals, corporate organisations and Isara indigenes to contribute to the proposed ₦600m reconstruction of the Odemo’s Palace, describing it as a project for future generations.
The 57th Afotamodi Day Festival was held under the theme, “Preserving Our Heritage, Restoring Our Glory,” with cultural displays, fashion parades and processions by different families and age-grade groups, known as Regberegbe.
Dignitaries at the event included the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni; Chief Mrs Bola Obasanjo; and Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, among others.
