The people of Ilobu community, an ancient town in Osun State, have commended the federal government for awarding a contract for the reconstruction of the Osogbo-Ilobu-Oyo road. The National President, Ilobu Development Union, Alhaji Lekan Yusuff, made the commendation at the weekend during the grand finale of 25th Ilobu Day celebration held at St. Paul’s Government Middle School, Ilobu.
Yusuff, who noted that the project would boost economic activities in the agrarian community and adjoining towns, canvassed for quick and timely completion of the project. He further commended the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Lasun Yussuf, who hailed from the town, for facilitating the project, especially the construction of the Ojutu bridge that connects the sleepy town with Osogbo, the state capital.
The bridge, he said, had been in a terrible condition for decades. “We have to thank the Federal Government of Nigeria, through Hon. Lasun Yussuf for awarding the construction of Osogbo-Ilobu-Oyo road and Ojutu bridge to contractors. Despite the fact that work had commenced on the construction of the bridge, our joy would be more profound at the timely completion of the projects,” he said.
Speaking at the occasion, the traditional ruler of Ilobu, Oba Ashiru Olatoye Olaniyan, admonished all the political gladiators to play politics according to laid down rules and regulations, saying they should all eschew politics of bitterness. Oba Olaniyan, added that politics should not be seen as a do or die affairs.
“Our Deputy Speaker, Hon. Lasun Yussuff, I want to urge you to always see yourself as a leader who is expected to be patient while attending or reacting to issues. All political office holders should see their position as a call to service and such position should not be sought by force. We need to woo our people base on the conviction about what we have for them not through violence or grudges,” the Oba warned.