Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially named its Government Reserved Area (GRA) in Samonda after the late Hon. Prince Olaide Adewale Akinremi, popularly known as “Jagaban.”
The event, organised by the State Government and Akinremi Legacy Forum in collaboration with the Ibadan North Local Government took place on Wednesday, along Dominican University Road, Samonda, Ibadan.
It drew political leaders, community stakeholders, government officials, and family members of the late Akinremi, including APC chieftain, Oloye Fijabi, who served as the Father of the Day at the ceremony.
During the unveiling ceremony of the modern estate, the Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, representing Governor Seyi Makinde, described the naming of the Prince Olaide Akinremi Jagaban GRA in Samonda, Ibadan, as a celebration of both the estate and the late statesman’s legacy.
He noted that the governor’s decision to name the estate after Jagaban reflects his appreciation for the late House of Reps member’s contributions in Oyo state particularly in Ibadan North Federal Constituency.
The Deputy Governor expressed delight that the project had come to fruition, acknowledging Jagaban’s good deeds and deserving recognition.
Stressing that the environment is courtesy, welcoming, and habitable, Barr. Lawal urged political and office holders to emulate Jagaban’s exemplary leadership and prayed Allah grant him an eternal rest.
The Deputy Governor however concluded by commending Oloye Fijabi, the occasion’s chairman, for his candor and bold endorsement of Governor Makinde as a good leader despite in APC, noting that his public declaration was a testament to the administration’s impact.
“On behalf of Governor Seyi Makinde, I extend our gratitude to all involved, particularly the contractor, for their outstanding work. We assure that this estate will be maintained to exceptionally high standards. We also appreciate the Legacy Group and others for their support. May our candidate, Don, emerge victorious in the August 16 bye-election.”
Earlier, APC chieftain Oloye Fijabi praised the late Jagaban as a philanthropist and impactful leader who left a lasting legacy in Oyo State politics.
He equally commended Governor Makinde for immortalizing Jagaban, describing the Governor as an exceptional leader who transcends party lines.
Oloye Fijabi pledged his support for the Makinde administration and prayed for Jagaban’s eternal rest.
The event had in attendance several government functionaries, including the former Deputy Governor of Oyo state, Alhaji Hazeem Gbolarumi; House of Reps member, Sunday adepoju, and others house of assmebly members present and deputy chief of staff, Hon. Adeyinka Bibire Shina Peller, as well as commissioners and host of others.
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