…. Donates Five Million Naira For Construction of Modern Civic Centre
By Daniel Abe
The Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Nigeria-Canada Parliamentary Friendship Group, Hon. Biodun Omoleye has reiterated the need for society to embrace, love, peace and live together in unity to bring about socio-economic development in their respective communities.
The lawmaker who is representing Ekiti Central Federal Constituency II, stated this on Saturday during the 2025 Ijurin day celebration, explaining that there will be progress and peace if people agree to shun any form of acrimony among themselves.
Omoleye, who was honoured with the prestigious title of the “Son of the Soil” during the 2023 edition of the annual day celebration, congratulated Kabiyesi Ojurin, Oba Joachim Adeyemi Afolabi Ajibola, Agungesoye II,sons and daughters of the town, home and abroad for the celebration and added that people must learn to give back to their roots and contribute to its growth.
“Ijurin is noted for communal efforts and this has been the hallmark of our development”, he stated.
Speaking further, the federal lawmaker enjoined all indigenes of Ijurin-Ekiti to be the shining example of the beauty in diversity, while emphasizing the gains of unity such as peace and development.
Omoleye, who has been the Chief Host of the event for several years, promised to continue to play a leadership role among Ijurin sons and daughters and attract more development to the community.He made a donation of five million naira to support the planned construction of Ijurin ultra-modern civic centre.
Speaking, the Ojurin of Ijurin-Ekiti, Oba Joachim Adeyemi Afolabi Ajibola , Agungesoye II,stressed the need for communities to identify and harness their potential to enhance economic growth at the grassroots as he expressed his appreciation to the people of the town for their cooperation and immense contributions to the development of the community.
In her goodwill message, the executive Chairperson, Irewolede LCDA, Hon.(Mrs) Dupe Bakare, congratulated the people of Ijurin-Ekiti for witnessing another celebration of the event that annually brings them together, and reiterated her administration’s commitment to the overall development of all communities in the council area.
The 2025 Ijurin day celebration which is the 35th edition in the series, attracted dignitaries, including the lawmaker representing Ijero constituency, Hon. Ademola Ojo, Executive Chairperson, Irewolede LCDA, Hon.(Mrs) Dupe Bakare, Vice Chairman of the council, Hon. Samson Kolawole, former commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Fola-Richie Adewusi, traditional rulers and many illustrious indigenes of the town.
