EMINENT IFON SONS VISIT ONDO STATE GOVERNOR

• • EMINENT IFON SONS VISIT ONDO STATE GOVERN
    Eminent sons of Ifon, led by Chief Dr Olufemi Awani, the Ogwadogbo of Ifon, and Major General Muyiwa Badewole (Rtd.), recently paid a courtesy visit to Governor Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa at his office in Alagbaka, Akure.
    The visit was to seek the support of the Ondo State and Federal Governments for projects that would accelerate development in Ifon and Ose Local Government Area at large.
    A major focus of the visit was to solicit the state government’s support for a proposed Federal Government project which, if successful, is expected to significantly improve security in Ifon and the wider local government area.
    Other issues discussed with the Governor included electricity supply, access to potable water, township roads, the non-implementation of state projects earmarked for Ose Local Government Area, and the return to Ifon of courts relocated to Owo for security reasons.
    In his response, Governor Aiyedatiwa welcomed the delegation and commended its members for their commitment to the development of their community, local government area and the state. He pledged to work with them to pursue the proposed Federal Government project and assured them that he would do his best to address the other concerns raised.
    Other members of the delegation included Pa Jacob Oredola, Real Admiral WF Ademoluti (Rtd.), Chief Tunde Eniolorunda, the Asuwada of Ifon, Pastor Ademoluti, Pastor Akinbodewa Joseph, Pastor Ajayi Babatunwase (formerly Oguntuwase), and Mr Olagbegi Daisi. The visit was facilitated by Engr High Chief Funsho Kupoloku, Chairman Board of Trustee of IIF.
    The visit reflects the delegation’s commitment to promoting security, improving infrastructure and advancing sustainable development in Ifon and Ose Local Government Area.