Indigenes of Ikale, Ondo State, resident in Lagos, have urged Governor Olurotimi Akeredolu to provide electricity supply and other infrastructure in Ikale land.
A prominent son of the soil, General OluBajowa (rtd), spoke yesterday ahead of the Ikale Night slated for today in Ikorodu, Lagos.
According to him, Ikale land had been in darkness for over five years. He urged Akeredolu to put smiles on the faces of indigenes and residents by giving them electricity and other social amenities.
Another prominent son, Asiwaju Benson Akindeju, said Ikale indigenes in Lagos would gather today to mark Ikale Night, to promote their culture and celebrate people who have contributed to the development of Ikale land.
He said: “We will celebrate our people, those who have contributed to the development of our community. Our cultural values will be on display and we shall discuss the way forward.
“The Laragusin of Iyansan Kingdom, Oba Z.A. Oyewunmi; Michael Akinfolarin; Dr. Taiwo Ojapinwa and Ayodele Arogbo will be honoured. Prince Jimmy Odimayo will be honoured as Ikale Man of the Year.
“Col. Festus Olabode Meghoma (rtd) will chair the occasion while Senator Yele Omogunwa will be the special guest of honour.”
The event will hold at Big Soul Hotel and Garden, Agbede, Ikorodu,” he added.