The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde has been greatly commended for his efforts in ensuring rapid socioeconomic development in tourism sector in other to boost Internally Generated Revenue of the state.
His Royal Majesty, Oba Rev’d Olugbile Ademola Folakanmi, the Alado of Ado Awaye gave this commendation on Sunday, 26th September while addressing his Chiefs and members of the Local Organizing Committee on how to make the 2021 World Tourism Day celebration a successful and memorable one in the history of Oyo State.
Earlier in his address, Oba Olugbile Folakanmi, on behalf of his Chiefs and the entire good people of Ado Awaye and environs expressed his deep gratitude to the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde for given his community the opportunity to host this year’s World Tourism Day.
In his words, “this is a clear indication that Governor Makinde is seriously interested in developing Iyake Suspended Lake, the only natural suspended lake in the whole world”, he stated.
According to the monarch, if the suspended lake is developed to international standard, the lake can make Oyo State the richest in Nigeria.
He thereafter call on his people to cooperate with government officials as well well as invited guests in order to make Monday’s event a huge success.
While tesponding, Chief David Akintayo, Head of Kingmakers, assured His Royal Majesty of their continuous support in all programmes, particularly this year’s World Tourism Day.
His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde is being expected as the Special Guest of Honour while Engr. Chief Dotun Sanusi will grace the occasion as Guest Speaker with Alh. Ahmed Raji, SAN as Chairman of the occasion. His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr) Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III is the Royal Father of the Day with Oba Olugbile Folakanmi, Alado of Ado Awaye as the Royal Host while Hon. Muftau Abilawon, the Chairman of Iseyin Local Government is the Chief Host.
Dr. Oludare Akande will also grace the occasion as the Chief Launcher of a book authored by Alado of Ado Awaye.
Highlights of the event include conferment of Excellence Award on Engr. Seyi Makinde and other notable personalities like Engr.Rauf Olaniyan, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, High Chief Adebayo Akande, Engr.Chief Dotun Sanusi, Senator Hosea Ayoola Agboola, Comrade Ademola Babalola, NUJ Chairman and others.
