— Says Project Conceived Out of Personal Sacrifices .
The Chairman Akure South LGA, Hon. Gbenga Olaniyi yesterday laid the foundation stone of the new local government Multipurpose Hall.
The ground breaking ceremony which took place at the local government Secretariat was full of commendation, excitement, admiration and fun fare by the council cultural troupe.
In his welcome address, Olaniyi thanked the Deji of Akure, HRM. Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi Odundun 11 for personally gracing the occasion.
Olaniyi disclosed that the project was conceived out of passion, love and desire to deliver dividend of democracy to the people.
The number one citizen added that the project would be finance through Internal Generated Revenue, IGR and direct labour in order to minimize cost and for effective utilization of resources.
In his words” This project was a well conceived idea that is already captured in the 2022 budget. It was conceived out of personal sacrifices and with the desires to deliver dividend of democracy to our people.
We are all aware of the dwidling revenue from the federation account which was not enough for salary and other overhead cost not to think of embarking on project of this magnitude but with our serious determination and with the support of my team that brought us this far”.
At the groundbreaking site, the Deji of Akure Kingdom, HRM . Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi Odundun 11 commended the Chairman for initiating the project which he described as laudable and historic.
” When the Chairman called me that he is embarking on a project, I knew deeply in me that there is no money in the council. I then told the Chairman that God will see him through, and truly, and truly God will see him through. He has started it and he will be one to complete it. Nobody will replace him.
” Therefore, I will support him 100 percent because this project belongs to all of us”. He stressed.
The epoch making event was well attended with dignitaries across the state which includes the former Chairman Akure South, Hon.(Dr) Akerele ; The Vice Chairman, Akure South, Hon. Oluwarotimi Abitogun; Leader of the Akure South legislative council, Hon. Saka Aliu; DLGA, Akure South, Mr. Oladipo Olajide; Secretary of the LGA, Mr. Gbenga Fasua , APC Stalwart, Prince. Olu Adegboro, Asae of Akure Kingdom, Senior High Chief . Sola Adegbonmire among others
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