By Gbenga Akinfenwa
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has said that his administration will continue to contribute to the progress of traditional institutions, considering their advisory role as a result of their long-standing native intelligence, experience and proximity to the grassroots.
Abiodun, who gave the charge during the installation and presentation of staff of office and instrument of appointment to the new Ologere of Ogere in Ogere, Ikenne Local Council, Oba James Obafemi Saliu, said that the efforts of traditional institutions had massively impacted the growth and development his administration has recorded since inception.
The governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ganiyu Hamzat, charged the new monarch to utilise his position to influence and draw credible ideas and prospects that could bring about developmental gaits in the town and beyond.
In a related development, the governor has appealed to the new Olu of Orile-Ilawo, Oba (Prof.) Alexander Olusegun MacGregor, to concentrate on the task of accelerating the pace of socio-economic development in Orile-Ilawo by mobilising his people to continue to support the government.
Abiodun, who made the appeal at the official installation of the monarch in Orile-Ilawo, Odeda Local Council, said prompt payment of approved taxes, rates and levies are required for the provision of social amenities and general development of the state.
He said that as a government and people, his administration would continue to draw from the pool of collective wisdom, knowledge and passion of traditional rulers towards achieving continued peace and development in the state.
The governor, therefore, charged all sons and daughters of Orile-Ilawo to accord the new Oba the required support and cooperation necessary to launch the town to enviable heights among its equals.
Source: The Guardian