Hon Dr Lanre Oyegbola Sodipo, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu Commissions Newly Renovated Classrooms at Ilewo Community High School.

The Chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government, Hon. Dr. Lanre Oyegbola Sodipo, over the weekend joined the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu Ably represented by the Permanent Secretary Mrs Oluwatosin Mariam Oloko officially commission a newly renovated block of classrooms at Ilewo Community High School, thanks to the generous donation of Chief Samuel Olawale Omosanwon Balogun of Ilewo Kingdom.

During the event held on Saturday, Hon. Dr. Oyegbola-Sodipo extends his heartfelt gratitude to Chief Omosanwon Balogun for his unwavering commitment to enhancing educational facilities in the community. He urged residents to take ownership of the newly renovated building by ensuring it is well-maintained and secured for the benefit of future generations.

The commissioning ceremony was graced by notable dignitaries, including:

– HRM Oba Clement Kolawole Akinola Omosowon

– Hon. Dr. Babatunde Tella, Member of the Ogun State House of Assembly

– Hon. Taiyelolu Egbeyemi, Vice Chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government

– RT Hon. Ajani Moruf Erubami, Leader of the House

– Hon. Femi, Supervisor for Education

– Hajia Kikelomo Ajayi, Head of Local Government Administration

– Various local government directors

In his address, Hon. Dr. Sodipo highlighted the significance of collaborative efforts in the development of Ogun State, echoing the clarion call made by His Excellency, Governor Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun CON, for collective contributions towards the progress of the state. He emphasized the importance of unity among community members, stating, “the pathway to development at scale and within a good time is when we all come together to offer a little here and a little there.”

Emphasizing the need for peaceful coexistence in the Oke Ogun area, the chairman highlighted efforts at making Oke Ogun the agricultural capital of Abeokuta North. Highlighting that the Agric revolution plan, with a notable investor expressing interest in investing N500 million towards its realization will soon be taking off and that stakeholders must work at promoting and ensuring peace in the area to achieve the ongoing investments in education, agriculture, and industrialization.

In conclusion, he congratulated HRM Oba Clement Kolawole Akinola Omosowon and all residents of Ilewo Kingdom, reinforcing his commitment to the continued development of the community.