DESIGN FOR IKARE/OKERIGBO/AKUNGBA ROAD DUALIZATION READY-GOV AKEREDOLU
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to the dualization of Ikare – Okerigbo road to Akungba Akoko in Akoko Southwest.
The Governor said the design for road is ready, adding that the road construction was captured in the 2022 budget.
He made it known while playing host to the members of the Akungba Development Union led by the Alale Of Akungba Kingdom, Oba Isaac Sunday Adeyeye in Akure.
Governor Akeredolu lauded the monarch for appreciating his administration’s efforts on security, Infrastructural development among others.
He emphasized that he will continue to deliver dividends of good governance to the people.
Earlier, the Alale of Akungba Akoko, Oba Sunday Adeyeye commended Governor Akeredolu for the tremendous roles played in the development of Akungba Akoko.
“We are happy with all you have done and still doing. We are the community people with common bond , with common destiny and we are here today to express our sincere appreciation to our Governor for the roles he has been playing, the roles he is still paying in the affairs of Akungba community. During our trying period, when we had accidents, the Governor stood by us, he was very prompt.
“He didn’t only come to commiserate with us, he also assisted the bereaved family. We are here specifically to come and say another big thank you to Mr Governor for appointing two of our prominent sons into government.
“The appointment of Gboyega Adefarati and Vice Chancellor of Olusegun Agagu University Of Science and Technology, OAUSTECH, Okitipupa, Professor Temi Ologunorisa. Here, we have seen that history has repeated itself. The late sage, Pa. Ajasin from Owo, appointed Pa Adefarati into that office. History has repeated itself, Aketi the great, has appointed Adegboyega into the ministry of Local government and Chieftaincy Affairs.”
GOV AKEREDOLU TO FIDA: RISE AGAINST RAPE, VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, GIRL CHILD
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has charged members and leadership of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) to make their impacts felt across the country.
Governor Akeredolu particularly challenged the group to always be at the forefront of advocacy against violence against women and girl child in the society.
Governor Akeredolu who called on the women Lawyers to address the menace of rape and other violence against women that have pervaded the society, also promised that his administration will continue to give priority to gender base issues for the betterment of the society.
The Governor spoke on Tuesday in his office while receiving on courtesy visit, members of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) led by the state Chairperson, Catherine Ogunjebi.
While urging the group to be at the forefront of advocacy against rising cases of violence against women and girl child and other matters affecting the women in the country, Governor Akeredolu further encouraged the members to get more people involved in their stakeholders’ engagement for more positive impacts.
Earlier, the state Chairperson of FIDA Catherine Ogunjebi, appreciated Governor Akeredolu for signing into law, Violence Against Persons Prohibition Law (VAPP) 2021, describing the development as a landmark victory for FIDA in the state and Nigeria as a whole.
Richard Olatunde
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State.
January 11, 2022.
