Engineer Seyi Makinde has installed 10 kings and 40 Baales in less than six years in office, thereby, beating the records of any other administration either in the old or new Oyo State.
The commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this at the third edition of the Ogbomoso Digital Economy Summit held at the Great Hall, Ladoke Akintola University, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso today.
At the event, which was attended by the Soun of Ogbomoso land, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, Prince Oyelade said the relationship between the government and traditional institutions must of necessity be cordial adding that the onus of such relationship rests more on the traditional institutions.
He said while the government needs the traditional rulers to assist in consolidating its policies and activities at the grassroots, the state law that governs the existence and emergence of the traditional ruler is tilted in favour of the state government, thus, traditional rulers who want to accelerate development in their communities must find a synergy.
“It is, therefore, incumbent on us to realize that to achieve this objective, there has to be a paradigm shift in our quest for the bigger picture,” he said.
He added: “Our relationship with the state government must have to undergo surgical appraisal.
I say this, not for the sake of Kabiyesi himself or the stool he occupies, but because of us, his sons and daughters.
“He must, as a necessity, be our mouth and our eyes and must be the intermediary between us, his citizens and the outside world, particularly the state government.
Kabiyesi has proven to the world that he is a goal getter and a farsighted leader.
Now, he must prove that he is also a pragmatic ruler for the sake of the rest of us.”
The Commissioner lauded Oba Ghandi for his determination to pursue informed and aggressive developmental projects that are defined within a 25-year period for Ogbomoso
He praised the King for reigniting the patriotic zeal of Ogbomoso citizens to take part in the revolutionary development of Ogbomoso land.
“Kabiyesi is determined to explore and exploit his personal experiences both as a successful businessman and his sojourn in the vineyard of the Lord for over 30 years and bring these to bear on the development of his fatherland.
“Everyone knows that if Oba Afolabi Ghandi is able to unleash his experience and determination, Ogbomoso will radically change within the first ten years of his reign,” Oyelade added.
Acknowledging the potential impact that the summit will have on Ogbomoso land in his address, the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, reiterated the need to reposition Ogbomoso land to unlock the potential of the people and transform the land to a hub of excellence in agriculture, education, infrastructure, health, tourism and commerce.
He emphasised his resolve to make Ogbomoso the Silicon valley of Africa.
Oba Ghandi disclosed that his 25 year developmental project for Ogbomoso will empower industries, generate employment and improve the quality of life for residents of Ogbomoso.
He announced that the oncoming Ogbomoso International Economy Summit scheduled for April 2025 will showcase the resilience and ingenuity of Ogbomoso land and partner with relevant investors to make Ogbomoso a source of pride to the whole world.
The third edition of the Ogbomoso Digital Economy Summit with the theme: ‘Financing and deploying resources for digital transformation’ was attended by the vice chancellor of LAUTECH, Professor ROM Kalilu, prominent traditional rulers in Ogbomoso zone, high chiefs of Ogbomoso land, digital economy enthusiasts among other dignitaries.
