The Alepata of Igboho, Oba Joel Olalere Olawuwo has reiterated the resolve of Oyo state traditional council to support Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration, saying he accords the monarchs utmost respect.
A statement by the commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatubosun, quoted the monarch saying his colleagues are thankful to the Governor, for giving them special attention.
According to the statement, the royal father stated this while addressing members of Binukonu foodstuff Sellers Association, in Igboho town, Oyo State.
Oba Olawuwo said Makinde has continued to accord the monarchs utmost respect, adding that he allows traditional rulers to make inputs in governance to fast track development and promote culture.
He explained that the Yoruba nation could only be accorded due recognition in Nigeria, if the elites and the political class could emulate Makinde by placing high premium on the traditional institution.
He noted that Makinde through his people oriented projects has also developed various towns and communities, stressing that, for this, they will support continuation of good Governance in the state.
Identifying many infrastructural projects of the Makinde administration, he stressed the need for every resident of the state to team up with the governor in his repositioning effort.
Oba Olawuwo appealed to the governor to assist the traders by giving financial aid to members of their group, so as to expand their various businesses.
Also addressing members of Binukonu foodstuffs sellers association, the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, said the state government will not relent in giving people value for their votes at all times.
He stated that traditional institutions remain major stakeholders through which the state government is connecting with the people in meeting their yearnings.
Members of the association who were all at the Igboho city hall, venue of the inauguration, with their permanent voters’ cards (PVC), urged the state government to assist them financially so as to improve their socio economic growth.
