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The commendation was made in Ibadan by the Managing Director/ CEO of the hotel, Mr Abimbola Alagbe during a courtesy visit to the Chairman, Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency, OYSROMA, Hon. Kamil Akinlabi Mudashiru, in his office over the weekend.

Also present during the visit was the State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun and other government officials.

According to him, the gesture of the State government to rehabilitate the internal road network of the Premier Hotel was notable and historical as such repair work was done about 30 years ago.

“I make bold to say that our passionate appeal for assistance on the resurfacing of our hotel internal road network to His Excellency Governor Seyi Makinde was given prompt approval and attention, this is a major rehabilitation in the last 30 years.

“The present administration in Oyo State, led by Governor Seyi Makinde has given governance a human face, I can assure you and the whole world that the quality of the work done was unprecedented, we noticed same in the metropolis as many areas that were difficult to ply by motorists are now free, due to recent repair works by the government agency.

” We are grateful to the government for the quality and standard in which the work was done. Within 5 days, the work was completed, we commend the level of professionalism that was put in place during the rehabilitation of the road network.”

In his remarks, the Chairman OYSROMA, Hon. Kamil Akinlabi Mudashiru, noted that the assistance of the government, through the agency, was to fulfill its promise of improving the Internally Generated Revenue, IGR of the Premier Hotel and the State at large.

“Governor Seyi Makinde made a promise to improve the Internally Generated Revenue IGR of the State, hence the rehabilitation of the Premier Hotel road network would Improve their patronage and by extension that of the State, there was also a recent approval from the governor for our agency to reopen our offices at the local communities to replicate the work we are doing in the metropolis, it shows this administration is for the people.”

In his contribution, the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, stated that the State government would continue to deliver dividends of democracy to the citizenry through the provision of basic amenities within the nooks and crannies of the state.

“The present administration in the state led by Governor Seyi Makinde will continue to deliver dividends of democracy to the people through the provision of good roads, quality education, free qualitative health care , security of lives and property across the nooks and crannies of the State”.

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He observed that a case in point is the Ibadan Iseyin Road, and the Iseyin- Saki road, to mention a few amongst the many roads in the region that are in sordid conditions.

Olaniyan, who was the pioneer General Manager of the Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency, (OYSROMA) stated this in Saki, where he was a special guest of honour at an event marking Saki Day celebrations.

The retired Permanent Secretary in the Oyo state public service noted that it was unfortunate that despite the strategic importance of Oke Ogun, towards helping the state meets it agricultural potentials, the region continues to suffer neglect, in the hands of successive administrations, more so with the present APC led government.

He, thereafter assured that the PDP government to be headed by Engr. Seyi Makinde, will restore Oke Ogun’s pride, by ensuring that the infrastructural deficit the region has suffered for so long is corrected.

The ex – OYSROMA boss further added that Makinde’s administration commencing from May 29, 2019, will pursue policies that will enable Oke Ogun annex its full potentials.

Olaniyan urged the people not to be swayed with sweet words from the ruling party. “ They have been there for almost eight years, we have seen their best and their best was not good enough for Oke Ogun and Oyo State, and their best was not fair to the people of OKe Ogun.

He reassured the people of the region that the government of Engr Seyi Makinde will attend to the collapsed roads as a matter of priority come 2019.

At the event, a substantial sum of two million, five hundred thousand naira was donated on behalf of the PDP governorship candidate, Engr. Seyi Makinde and himself, towards the development of Saki.

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This was contained in a new year message released by his media office  and made available to Mega Icon Magazine on Monday. The All Progressives Congress, APC gubernatorial hopeful remarked that the new year means new possibilities, new hopes and new dreams. He urged residents of Oyo state to celebrate 2018 with renewed enthusiasm for the future to come, praying that 2018 will be a destiny fulfilling year for Oyo state.

The former General Manager of the Oyo state Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA) and a retired permanent secretary in the Oyo state civil service also noted that 2018 offers a time to reflect on the year gone by and the beautiful moments shared with our families and friends, express our gratitude to God, our loved ones and to let them know how they have been an important part of our life.

The Igboho born politician and front runner in the coming guber elections, also spared a thought for the people who have supported him through difficult times urging them not to relent in their pursuit for excellence and a better Oyo state.

Olaniyan admonished residents of Oyo state not to allow the difficulties of 2017 dampened their moral, but rather look up to God in the new year and continue to pray for the leadership of the state and country.

The chairman and chief Executive Officier, Westmidland Construction company, a world bank accredited outfit, further noted that the spirit of New Year is not just reminiscing about the past but also looking forward to the times ahead with the promise of love and unconditional support for the development of our state and country.

He advised all to forgive the people who may have hurt them in 2017 and start 2018 on a bright and fresh note as there should be no room for hate in the new year. He also encouraged all to make a new year resolution to love more, and seek ways to improve not only Oyo State , but Nigeria.

He, however wished  Governor Abiola Ajimobi, Chief Akin Oke, Oyo State APC Chairman, the party executives and the people of the state a happy and prosperous new year.

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The commendation came when he visited the parliamentarians to inform them of his desire to contest the 2019 governorship election in state.

Hon. Segun Ajanaku, representing Ibadan South West State Constituency II chaired the meeting where he was warmly received at the parliamentarian caucus.

Some of the lawmakers described the ex Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency, (OYSTROMA) boss as a gentleman who God has endowed with humility, noting that while he was in the civil service he performed his duties creditably, this they affirmed is a pointer to his capacity to excel if he has the opportunity to serve in a higher office.

The All Progressive Caucus members also added that Olaniyan has a good name, the prerequisite experience and pedigree to govern a state like Oyo, having worked in the state civil service for over 26 years and retired as a permanent secretary, without an iota of infringement against the rules, codes and regulations of the state civil service commission, despite holding very sensitive positions, an achievement the legislators found very commendable.

Also, a parliamentarian who spoke at the meeting said, ” I don’t know Engr. Olaniyan, but I have heard good things about him, there are people from Oke Ogun, who seem to have reputation, but they amount to nothing. Engr. Olaniyan has had opportunity in the past to serve the people and he used it well”.

Speaking further, he also described the gubernatorial hopeful as a very humble man who is a specialist in his chosen career. The caucus members also lauded the aspirant for having former Oyo State House of Assembly members in his entourage, a testament to the cordial relationship that has existed over the years between him and the state assembly.

Olaniyan, earlier in his remarks, had thanked the caucus members for the warm reception, just as he informed them of his desire to contest the 2019 gubernatorial election in the state. He noted that he considered the house members as very cardinal in the present democratic dispensation hence his decision to seek their support towards the actualisation of his guber ambition.

The APC guber hopeful added that he is not seeking to be governor of Oyo state, because he is from Oke Ogun, but he is seeking to serve the state because he is qualified and suitable to hold the office.

He remarked that he has always had cordial relationship with the Oyo State House of Assembly and he hopes that he will at this time benefit from the fruits of the healthy relationship that has existed over the years.

In a related development, he noted that, within the short period he joined the party he has done quite a few things to uplift the APC not just in Orelope local government, but the state in general.

The retired Permanent Secretary also shared some of his plans with the lawmakers tailored towards moving the state to an enviable height if elected into office.

Amongst those who accompanied the gubernatorial hopeful included former Oyo State House of Assembly members Hon. Najeem Omirinde, Hon. Olufemi Josiah, APC Chairman in Orelope local government, Alhaji Wahabi Alade, , Ward Chairmen and Youth leaders from various local governments in Ibadan.

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Olaniyan was at the Popoyemoja palace of the traditional ruler and was received by High Chief Hamidu Ajibade, the Ekarun Olubadan of Ibadanland.

Introducing the former Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA) boss to Oba Adetunji, the high chief described the aspirant as humanitarian, stressing that he had helped a lot of people not just in Ibadanland but the entire state.

He said as OYSROMA boss, Olaniyan supervised the construction of several roads within the Ibadan metropolis and all over the state.

High Chief Ajibade further added, “aside his pedigree and commitment to service of humanity, Olaniyan is also a man of honesty and integrity”.

He thereafter said the aspirant was at the palace to receive the royal blessing of the Olubadan for his ambition in 2019, adding that at this time of the polity, Oyo needed an experienced technocrat like Olaniyan to rule over its affairs.

Speaking on the purpose of his visit, the aspirant, Olaniyan, who thanked the royal father, Olubadan of Ibadanland for the audience, reemphasized that his political philosophy was engineered towards the welfare of the people, noting that once the people were taken care of, meaningful development would naturally take place.

Revealing part of his plans, he said developing human capital through qualitative education would be the focal point of his administration, adding that he would also champion developmental projects that would be of benefits to the people, not just in Ibadan alone, but the entire state.

In his response, the custodian of culture, Oba Adetunji prayed for the aspirant that his aspiration would come to pass.

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