PHOTOS: At Gbè̩gìrì Nite in London, Sò̩ún unveils 25-year development plan for Ogbomoso
The Paramount Ruler and Sò̩ún of Ogbomoso, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye Orumogege III has revealed that work is on for the implementation of a 25-year development plan for transforming Ogbomoso into a modern town.
Oba Olaoye spoke at the weekend in London as a special guest at the Gbè̩gìrì Nite, organised by Ogbomoso indigenes in the United Kingdom.
The monarch explained that a committee was already in place to work on the modalities for the developmental project. He added that the “plan is a call to action,” asking everyone to concentrate on restoring and furthering Ogbomoso’s development.
Oba Olaoye stated: “We are all Ogbomoso indigenes and we are one town. We are only one people. We are not trying to do too many towns, only one town and it is this Ogbomoso we want to develop to bequeath a great legacy to our children.
“We want Ogbomoso to become the Silicon Valley of Nigeria because we have a Tech University and so, we want to create an enabling environment for tech companies to surround that university.
“I have gone to the Technical College. I went to the Bank of Industry. The bank wants to partner with us to train people. So, we’ll use the Technical College to provide vocational training.
“Education is the way of the future. If we don’t want our children to remain backward, we have to invest in education.”
Oba Olaoye acknowledged the warm welcome accorded him at the Gbegiri Nite in London, saying “It was a delightful and joyous occasion as I reconnected with my fellow sons and daughters of Ogbomosoland…to share our 25-year developmental plan for transforming Ogbomoso into a modern town.”
The king concluded that by making investments in the betterment of the town, a vibrant community that would be a beacon of success and prosperity could be built in 25 years.
He urged Ogbomoso indigenes to work together to achieve the development goals and guarantee the long-term growth of the town.
Credit: InsideOgbomoso
