The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially presented the Staff of Office to the new Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Sefiu Olawale Oyebola.
The presentation comes despite a pending court case with suit no: HOI/04/2023 before an Oyo State High Court sitting in Iseyin, challenging the selection process of the new traditional ruler.
Handing the Staff of Office to the new Aseyin, Makinde said developing Iseyin town is his major concern, noting that the town had great potential for growth and development.
He highlighted the importance of education and youth empowerment in the development of the town, assuring that his administration was already working on several initiatives, such as construction of new schools, provision of scholarships for students from Iseyin, and establishment of a vocational training center, to promote education and youth empowerment in Iseyin.
Makinde stated: “Iseyin is a town with great potentials, 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 said.
Governor Makinde also said that he would work to attract investment to Iseyin, with focus on the agricultural sector.
Speaking after he was presented with the Staff of Office, the new Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Sefiu Olawale Oyebola, expressed gratitude to Governor Makinde for his support and the presentation of the Staff of Office, noting that the moment was a significant one for him and the people of Iseyin.
Oba Oyebola affirmed that he was committed to working with the governor to promote the development of the town, assuring that he would work hard to live up to the expectations of the people of Iseyin.
He promised that he would work to promote peace and unity in the town, and to foster economic development. He also expressed his commitment to maintaining the traditions and culture of Iseyin.
Oba Oyebola said: “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.
“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,” he stated.
The monarch thanked the people of Iseyin for their support and pledged to work for their benefit.
The new Aseyin is succeeding Oba Abdul-Ganiyu Adekunle Salawudeen, who passed away on July 24, 2022, at 62 years, after a protracted illness.
Emmanuel Ukoh
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