Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has called on the people of Ota and Aworiland to uphold the values of unity and progress exemplified by their ancestors, urging them to focus on building a greater Ado-Odo Ota, Aworiland, and Ogun State.
Speaking at the 2024 Iganmode Day cultural festival held at the Nawarudeen High School Sports Pavilion, Ota, Abiodun, represented by his deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to advancing infrastructural development in Ado-Odo Ota.
He noted the area’s pivotal role as an industrial hub contributing significantly to Ogun State’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Abiodun described Iganmode Day as a celebration of the identity, history, and resilience of the Awori people, whose industriousness and dedication have solidified Ota’s status as a cornerstone of the state’s growth.
“The significance of Ota to Ogun State cannot be overstated. Its status as the industrial capital of Nigeria underscores its importance,” Abiodun said, emphasizing that the prosperity of Ota directly impacts the prosperity of Ogun State.
Highlighting his administration’s strides in addressing infrastructural challenges, the governor assured attendees of ongoing efforts to rehabilitate the Ota-Abeokuta Road, a crucial corridor for trade and commerce that has suffered neglect for years.
He also noted significant progress on the Atan-Lusada-Agbara Road, aimed at improving connectivity, easing trade, and enhancing the living standards of residents.
“Our administration remains committed to creating an enabling environment for businesses and individuals to thrive while ensuring that critical infrastructure projects are completed,” he said.
Abiodun commended the people of Ota for their support during the last election, which contributed to the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He emphasized that the partnership between the government and Ota’s residents has provided a strong foundation for delivering good governance.
Member of the House of Representatives, Ado-Odo Ota Federal Constituency, Engr. Tunji Akinosi, congratulated the people of Aworiland on the occasion, commending the Olota of Ota, HRM Oba (Prof.) Abdulkabir Obalanlege, for fostering unity among Awori traditional rulers.
Akinosi also called on Awori leaders to shun leadership disputes to drive more developmental strides in the region.
The Olota of Ota, Oba Obalanlege, in his remarks, noted that the Iganmode festival has amplified cultural consciousness and driven infrastructural and economic growth in Ota.
He urged citizens to prioritize peace, unity, and progress for sustained development.
As part of the festival activities, the Olota installed Hon. Tunji Akinosi as the Aare Bobagunte of Ota Kingdom, Chief (Engr.) Mufutau Olakunle Salako as the fourth Bashorun of Ota, and Chief (Mrs.) Adebola Taiwo Adekunle as the Erelu Obatunwase of Ota Kingdom.
The festival featured colorful cultural displays, musical interludes, and family and group homage to the Olota of Ota, underscoring the event’s role in uniting the sons and daughters of Aworiland and promoting its rich cultural heritage.
The Chairman of Ado-Odo Ota Local Government, Hon. Adewale Wasiu Lawal, lauded the festival’s impact on unity and cultural preservation, encouraging citizens to contribute meaningfully to Ota’s development.
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