Gov Oyetola pledges to revive tourist sites in Orile–Owu

…As Olowu clocks five on throne

Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State has promised to revive the tourist sites in Orile–Owu, to boost internally generated revenue.

Speaking at 5th coronation anniversary ceremony of the  Olowu of Orile-Owu, His Royal Majesty. Oba Dauda Ajolola Adebimpe Akinfalabi Arole Ajibosim, Lagbedu 111, in Ayedaade Local Government Area.

Oyetola, who was represented by the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Adebisi Obawale, said Owu kingdom has a historical activities that needed to be promoted as a tourism centres.

“We are glad to associate with the Kabiyesi, and we are also happy to see some of his achievements in the space of five years, and we can assure you that, if all these could happen in the five years, then, we are anticipating more from him in the next five years.

“The Olowu, has done a fantastic job in this community, he has demonstrated the trait of a good leader. And I congratulate the people of Owu Kingdom, for  having such a selfless personality as their Kabiyesi.

“We are going to showcase Orile- Owu as a tourist center which indeed it is because, it has what it takes to be one.

“Orile Owu is the root of some of yoruba’s progenitors, also root of all the  Owus all over the world, wherever you find them, know this is their source.

“People can also come to visit this town, like they do to other tourist centers all over the world, and this will also boost the economy of not only the community, but also that of this state as they come down here on holidays,” he said.

He noted that the inner wall and the outer wall (Odi inu, ati Odi ita) which serves as fortification for the community at wars times.

Osun Commissioner for Finance, Mr Bola Oyebamiji and Special Adviser on Commerce, Industry, Cooperative and Empowerment, Chief (Mrs.) Ogunfolaju Christiana Olusola, commended the Olowu in the construction of ultra modern  Town Hall,  magistrate court,  police divisional headquarters and others.

In his remarks,  the Olowu, commended the governor for his support and fatherly roles he has been playing in the state.

“Governor Oyetola is a man of God and I love him because of the fear of God in him. Exception of that, with the meager income Osun State is making, how would he  been able to pay the salaries of workers in the state The governor knows that he is going to give account of his stewardship to God Almighty on the day of judgement.

“He is not the Governor of propaganda, he is a Governor of reality, of achievements, and of the masses. He knows the pain in hardship.

So he is doing his best to ensure that the pains encountered by the good people of Osun State, become a thing of the past. We are praying fervently that the Almighty God spares his life,because this type of governor is very rare.

“My advice to the governor is that he should continue his good works in the state. He shouldn’t allow people to influence him negatively, or mislead him. The governor believes in justice, and if he continues in this justice, peace love and progress would reign in the State”, he prayed.

A training consultant, Doctor Ibrahim Akinfalade, who is a son to the Olowu said his father is a man of Justice, a man of peace, and also a man who has the fear of God.

He advised Nigeria youths thus: “Am a youth myself, and as youths we must work hard and believe in being sincere, because in the country today, they says the youths are lazy, which I don’t believe in.

“We indulge the government to give us opportunity to showcase ourselves. Yes there are no jobs, but once the opportunity is there, there’s so much we can do for ourselves.

“The youths should not be tired, they should believe in themselves, because the journey is still far ahead, but with hard-work and sincerity, hopefully, we would get there”, he advised.