By Julius Alabi, Akure
The Ondo State Executive Council has approved the appointment of warrant Chiefs for the purpose of appointing new Afa of Oke-Agbe in Akoko North West Local Government Area
It would be recalled that the Traditional ruler of Afa Okeagbe Community, Oba Oladunjoye Fajana, a First Class Monarch after 32 years of peaceful reign, transitioned to glory at the aged of 82
The Niche reliable gathered that the newly approved Warrant Chiefs by the state government are: Osunla Chief Abiodun Bello, Elemikan Mr. Ayodele Doyinbo, Elekan Mr. Sunday Fatimehin and Olukoju Mr. Sunday Oladapo
Out of the Kingmakers, four of them are currently maintaining their Chieftaincy seats. They are Rawa: Chief Foluso Arewa, Ologotun Ogotun: Chief Dayo Abe, Elejofe: Chief Palo Ajayi, Omokoku: Chief Gaskin Opasho while
It was further learnt that the Opon Aofin is a member of the selection process but without a voting right. Opon is the Head of Aagba Ruling House that produces AJANA. He is Adebayo Arasanyin
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Hon Olugbenga Omole and Commissioner for Energy, Mines and Mineral Resources, Engr. Razaq Obe both briefed journalists after the State Executive Council meeting in Akure on Thursday
Similarly, the Council approved N3.47 billion counterpart funds for the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP).
The Council noted that the Project would see many feeder roads asphalted to connect rural dwellers to cities and drive the economy of the State through Agriculture, while other life impacting community projects are equally executed.
Also, as part of commitment to transforming Akure, the state capital into smart city, Ondo State government has approved street lighting system via solar-powered light.
The streetlight project was unanimously approved by the Executive Council as part of the agenda of Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa administration’s 21st century paradigm shift for sustainable development in the State.
Meanwhile, the Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved the appointment of Prince Adu Omotayo as the new Asinigbo of Isinigbo in Akure North Local Government area of Ondo state.
