The Permanent Chairman, Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council(SNTRC) and Ooni of Ife, Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his visionary leadership in establishing the South West Development Commission (SWDC).
thanking him for appointing people of impeccable character to run the commission's affair for the stipulated time.
The Natural Father of the Oduduwa race worldwide commends the President on nomination of Dr Charles 'Diji Akinola as the MD/CEO of the Southwest Development Commission, describing it a visionary choice and a historic turning point for the region' s developmental trajectory.
The Ooni described Dr Akinola outstanding technocrat with an impressive pedigree and passionate commitment to regional and national development.
Ooni Ogunwusi equally commends the President on the excellent choice of Senator Olu Adetunmbi, a development expert, as the chairman and other members of the Board, including a distinguished Ife daughter, Hon. Princess Nike Omoworare, Bolaji Ariyo, Joseph Olugbenga, Olumuyiwa Olabimtan, Adewinle Martins, Ibrahim Olaifa, Kabiru Lakwaya, Abdul Adamu a retired general, Arinola Fagbemi, Ukoha Onyekwere, Howell Ihenacho, Olugbenga Olufehinti, Tele Ogunjobi, Funmilayo Tejuosho, Fatai Ibikunle and Lateef Ajijola saying all the appointees are round pegs for the round holes.
While specifically lauding the appointment of two illustrious citizens of the Osun state; Dr. Charles Akindiji Akinola and Mrs. Nike Omoworare to executive positions within the newly inaugurated commission, the Ooni described Dr. Charles Akindiji Akinola as a seasoned development expert with impressive public service experience as former Chief of Staff to the Governor of Osun State.
The Africa foremost monarch said Dr Akinola who has been appointed as the pioneer Managing Director of the SWDC undisputably deserves the esteem position of the MD, urging him to let his extensive experience in public-private partnerships, rural enterprise development, and international development cooperation positions speak for him to lead the commission in addressing the infrastructural and socio-economic challenges of the South West region, he also describes Honourable Mrs Nike Omoworare's inclusion in the commission's leadership as the Osun representative is a testament to her dedication to regional development and service.
The Ooni emphasized that these appointments reflect President Tinubu's commitment to inclusive governance and the upliftment of the South West region. He expressed confidence that the leadership of the SWDC will work diligently to fulfill its mandate of addressing infrastructural deficits, ecological challenges, security lacuna and promoting sustainable development in the region .
Arole Oduduwa who is the natural father of all the Oduduwa race worldwide urges them to approach their new responsibilities with integrity, dedication, and a focus on delivering tangible benefits to the people of the South West.
Ooni Ogunwusi, the Permanent Chairman, Osun state Council of Obas and chiefs also calls upon all stakeholders, including traditional institutions, state governments, and civil society organizations, to support the SWDC in its mission to transform the South West into a hub of economic prosperity and cultural renaissance assuring the entire South Westerners that Dr Akinola and his team will approach their new responsibilities with integrity, dedication, and a focus on delivering tangible benefits to the people of the South West.
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