Olubadan harps on peace for sustainable development

The Olubadan, Oba Ladoja. Photo credit: Ademola Adegbite.

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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has commended the Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Joseph Toriola, and residents of the town for maintaining peace, noting that after over 20 years of sustained harmony, the community is now enjoying steady development.

Oba Ladoja made the remarks on Saturday during the grand finale of the 40th Akoraye Day celebrations in Modakeke, an annual event aimed at fundraising to finance community initiatives and projects.

Speaking in Yoruba, he said, “When I became Olubadan, Ogunsua and a delegation from Modakeke came to visit me. They told me about the connection between Ibadan and Modakeke. I quite agree with them. The visit took place in September.

“They also told me that Akoraye Day will hold and I promised to attend the event. I have just fulfilled that promise. I am happy to be here. When we were young, what we often hear was majorly about fight. But for sometime, that has stopped which is an indication of the Ogunsua’s commitment to peace. I commend him for the hard work.

“There can’t be progress in the atmosphere fill with unrest. That is why Modakeke is currently experiencing development. I note your cooperation towards achieving communal goals. I know the Governor (Adeleke) has noted all you mentioned as needs.”

Earlier, Oba Toriola said the community was enjoying steady growth due to the advice from its indigenes and their dedication to town matters.

He encouraged residents to rededicate themselves to initiatives that would further raise the status of Modakeke among communities in the state.

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, in his remarks, assured the people that his administration would continue to prioritise the town’s infrastructural development.

He commended residents for sustaining peace and announced that his government has approved the construction of Famia Road beside the AP/Orona/Itasin and the 2-kilometre Celestial/Ajape roads, which have already been completed.

The PUNCH previously reported that the Modakeke Community had called on the Osun State Government to repair several inner roads within the town, noting that many were in deplorable condition, negatively impacting social, cultural, and commercial activities.

This appeal was made by Prince Tunmbi Toriola, chairman of the 40th Akoraye Day planning committee, at a press conference in Modakeke ahead of the celebrations.

He said that to address the town’s infrastructural deficit, the community planned to raise N1 billion for various developmental projects during the grand finale of this year’s Akoraye Day celebrations.

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