GOV.ABIODUN PROMISES OGUN RESIDENTS OF UNINTERUPTED POWER SUPPLY AT 35TH LISABI DAY CELEBRATION

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has assured residents in the State of 24 hours uninterrupted power supply, as part of his efforts to deliver good governance to the people.

Abiodun who gave this assurance at the grand finale of the 35th edition of Lisabi Festival held at the Ake palace amphi theatre, Ake, Abeokuta said his administration would soon launch “Ogun light up project”, that would ensure that the State residents enjoy uninterrupted power supply.

The Governor emphasized that the project would be launched before the end of this year would kick start in Abeokuta the State capital, promising that his administration would continue to ensure that all inherited uncompleted projects that have direct  impacts on the State and its people would not be abandoned.

Speaking on the theme of the festival, “Youth Inclusiveness: An Emerging Reality in Socio Economic Development of Egbaland”, Governor Abiodun urged the people to avoid the ‘get rich quick syndrome’, especially among the youths, but rather inculcate the core values of hardwork, perseverance, diligence and all values which forms the embodiment of ‘Omoluwabi’.

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed in his goodwill message said his office has taken proactive measures to address the issue of ritual killings and kidnapping among other vices in the Country, noting that since youths remain the active generation of any nation, he has begun programmes targeted at youths to curb these vices.

Represented by  the General Manager of NTA Abeokuta , Mrs.Funmi Wakama, the Minister commended the State Government for the attention given to Olumo Rock tourist site, encouraging the government to continue to explore more opportunities in other tourist sites the state is blessed with.  

In his submission, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo said the involvement of youths in the developmental plan of any society is very key and the present administration in the State will continue to ensure the inclusiveness of the youths in all it's developmental plans and projects, adding that  this administration is an all inclusive government that would encourage its people especially the youths to be sucessful without cutting corners.

  "I  believe the youths should use their energy for positive achievements, peace, prosperity and yearnings for innovation, because Lisabi that we are remembering today fought for the people of Egbaland, he depicts selflessness and service to humanity. Let us go back to what we believe in, the 'Omoluabi' in us, we should seek and live a life of assisting one another while seeking the progress of ourselves, the society and State at large," Taiwo admonished.

On his part, the host Monarch, Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, HRM, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, appreciated the State Governor for being part of the festival and for embarking on developmental projects across the State, which is a reflection of the  fulfillment of all his promises  to the good people of the State.

Oba Gbadebo commended the sons and daughters of Egbaland for their moral and financial support as well as their large turnout at the festival, while advising the youths to shun the act of cultism and money rituals, rather engage themselves in entrepreneurial skills.

Dignitaries present at the festival were former Governor in Ogun State, Akinrogun Olusegun Osoba, Members of the State Executive Council, Royal fathers, Chiefs and different clubs and societies members in Egbaland.