Gov Abdulrazaq Attends Onipe’s 20th Coronation Anniversary In Ipee, Says Traditional Rulers Key To Peace, Devt
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq at the weekend submitted that traditional rulers have been instrumental in the peace, growth and development of the state, adding that his administration holds them in high esteem because of the strategic role they play.
Abdulrazaq’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Rafiu Ajakaye noted in a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com that the governor said this in Ipee, Oyun Local Government during the 20th coronation and 60th birthday anniversaries of the Onipe of Ipee, Oba Muftau Adebayo Lawal Titiloye III.
AbdulRazaq commended the Onipe for keeping Ipee peaceful and progressive, and congratulated him on his successes on the throne.
‘I therefore congratulate Your Royal Highness and wish you well on the throne.
We are proud of you, especially the way you have kept this kingdom together for the past twenty years. With your career, starting from the Kwara State Polytechnic, to Zamfara, back to your throne here, you have left a good record. The government is happy with you’ he said.
In company of the Governor were Deputy Governor, Mr Kayode Alabi; cabinet members; the State APC Chairman , Prince Sunday Fagbemi; and Alhaji Abdulrazaq Jiddah.
The event was also attended by many traditional rulers from Kwara South and members of Onipe in Council including the Olofa of Offa ,Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II; Olupo of Ajase-Ipo, Oba Ismaila Yahaya Alebiosu; Elese of Igbaja, Oba (Dr.) Ahmed Awuni Babalola Arepo III; Olomu of Omu-aran , Oba Abdulraheem Oladele Adeoti; Elerin of Erin-Ile , Oba Abdulganiyu Ajibola Olusokun II; Olupako of Share, Oba Haruna Olawale Suleiman; Director General Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies, Ilorin, Comrade Issa Aremu; National President Ipee Progressive Union (IPU) Engr Moshood Abiodun Anifowose; and the Chairman Ipee Advisory Council, Chief Olabode Afolayan; among other dignitaries and thousands of residents of Ipeeland.
Barrister Abdulateef Fagbemi , a Senior Advocate of Nigeria , was the Chairman of the Occasion.
While giving his speech, Oba Lawal said the present administration has made life memorable for the people of Ipee community through different laudable projects.
The Ipee monarch thanked the Governor for giving them a sense of belonging and impacting the lives of the masses.
He specifically commended AbdulRazaq for the elevation of the stool of Onipe of Ipee and the comprehensive renovation of primary and secondary schools, among other projects.
‘We cannot pray for and thank the government enough for making the lives of our children and indeed everybody comfortable, and for improving the lots of our community. I want all Ipee people, both at home and in the diaspora, to continue to thank the government for giving us a sense of belonging in the State.
Twenty years of my reign have been remarkable. It has been a time of goodwill, close rapport, understanding and fulfillment. It is worthy of note that everybody has played their parts to keep Ipee moving. I thank God’ he said.
National President of Ipee Progressive Union (IPU), Engr Moshood Abiodun Anifowose, said Ipee has continued to witness peace and development under Oba Lawal , praying God to strengthen him more and continue to accord his reign monumental achievements.
In another development, AbdulRazaq’s convoy was warmly welcomed in Omupo by jubilant supporters of APC led by the Chairman of the party in the town , Alhaji Nasir Ibrahim, during their weekly ward meeting.
The Governor, who joined them at the ward meeting, chronicled the achievements of his administration and his efforts to transform the state — with the locals nodding in agreement.
He encouraged them to continue to spread the news about the recorded feats of his administration ahead of the 2023 general election- Team@orientactualmags.com
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