….As Nureni Alade charges Councilor to be united, make productive bylaws.
Òyó West local government is setting the pace as Prince Akeem Salam Babatunde Olukitibi inaugurated Councilors on the first day of his second term tenure in office as the model council executive Chairman.
The event held at Obba Adeyemi Multi-purpose Hall, on Tuesday, May 2024 had in attendance leaders, stakeholders, and eminent personalities from all walks of life.
Speaking at the ceremony, Òyó West PDP Party Chairman, Alhaji Sarafadeen Oyedele Oloyo charged the lawmaker to make productive laws that will key into the sustainable development agenda of the re-elected council chairman, Prince Akeem Salam Babatunde Olukitibi.
He assured them of unwavering support and readiness to ensure they performed excellently well at the hallow chamber.
Delivering his Speech, the Executive Chairman of Oyo West, Hon Prince Akeem Salam Babatunde Olukitibi praised Almighty Allah (SAW) who made it possible for him to witness the beginning of another political dispensation and pray to guide him to the end.
He Commended the Executive Governor of Oyo State; His Excellency, Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde (fnse) for the rare privilege given to him, to steer the wheels of affairs of Oyo West Local Government for the second term.
He also uses this opportunity to thank the party chairman, executives, team members, and loyalists of our great Party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for trooping out en masse to vote for us during the last Local Government election, we sincerely appreciate you all (A mo loore oo).
“I want to make clear here that the election has come and gone definitely, and before us now is governance. He charged Councillors with the responsibility of making bylaws that would add value and improve the lives of the Local Government Residents to make governance easier for the people at the grassroots. This duty is what you are about to be sworn in for and which I would like you to discharge with all the best of your abilities without any bias or prejudice.
The council Boss also urged them to be far away from any act that is capable of disrupting the good agenda of the Executive in Oyo West and Southwest LCDAs.
At the official maiden parliamentary sitting, Hon. Rasaq Omotosho representing the good people of Ward 10, moved a motion for Hon Abdul Rahmon Adewuyi, as the house leader, ably seconded by Rasaq Taofeeq and other principal officers respectively.
They are;
Leader of the House — Rahmon Adewuyi
Deputy Leader of the House —Hon. Omoniyi Kehinde
Majority Leader of the House —Hon. Omolodun Olapeju Esther
Chief Whip — Hon. Busari Biodun Quadri
In his acceptance Speech, Hon. Adewuyi Rahmon appreciated the support of his fellow parliamentariaparliamentarians in his capacity and ability to lead toward grassroots development.
According to him; Without mincing words, today is very unique in the annal of this local government being the first local government in the zone to return the elected Chairman, and some Councilors back to back. Reflecting on its accolade “Model Council” this can only be God coupled with the sagacious leadership of our dynamic chairman, Hon. Prince Akeem Salam Babatunde Olukitibi.
“As we gather today, I am humbled by the overwhelming support from the good citizens of Oyo West local government and the opportunity presented to us by the Providence, I’ll not take it for granted”.
On this premises, I wish to invite my Hon. Colleagues to accept this opportunity as a Clarion call to serve our people to the best of our abilities and enhance the living standard of our people. We can not avoid being the ray of confidence reposed in us by electing us to serve in this capacity. let us be mindful that we are not the best by any parameters and we shall give account of our stewardship not only to the people but also to the Almighty God.
He lauded the executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde the best and most humane governor in Nigeria. Your Excellency Sir, unparalleled leadership virtues in the political landscape of Oyo State have been a threshold for our success and victory in the just concluded local government elections.
Also, he lauded the breaker of second term jinx, Hon. Prince Akeem Salam Babatunde Olukitibi acknowledged his sustainable development agenda in transforming the political landscape of Oyo West, stressing that he’s “Pegunrun of Oyo West”, we assure you productive Legislative support. Rahmon assured.
Equally, the vice chairman and political head of Oyo South West LCDAs, Alhaji Nureni Alade urged the lawmaker to be united and speak in one voice.
Moreover, He extended his appreciation to Senator Dr. Monsurat Summonu, for her leadership role and mentorship towards the growth and development of Oyo township and the state in particular. God almighty will give her a long life and sound health to enjoy the fruit of her labor. He prayed.
