By Tola Lawal
The Executive Chairman, Ikenne Local Government, Ogun State, Hon. Olusegun OGUNLEYE, was on Sunday, honoured by his club, the Great Ambassadors Club of Iperu, at an event held at the Club’s Secretariat, old Ibadan Road, Iperu.
Hon. Ogunleye, the Vice President of the club, was honoured in recognition of his immense contributions to the club, and most importantly to celebrate his recent election as the helmsman of Ikenne Local Government.
In his welcome address, the President of the Club, Ambassador Kola Osho described the honoree as a committed and passionate member of the club, and an illustrious and patriotic son of Iperu, who had put in his best towards the development of both the club and the community.
He appreciated everyone who rallied round him and gave their support during the electioneering period, while urging all sons and daughters of Iperu to continue to support him and the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun who is also an Iperu indigene, as they deliver on more people-oriented programmes and projects to the good people of Ikenne Local Government and Ogun State.
The celebrant was joined by his colleagues from Sagamu and Remo North Local Governments, Hon. Afolabi ODULATE, and Hon. Dapo ODUNSI, respectively.
In his goodwill message, the Executive Chairman, Remo North Local Government, Hon. Dapo Odunsi commended the club for the honour bestowed on their colleague. He sought the support and cooperation of all at the grassroot, in order for the Chairmen to succeed in their new assignments, assuring that the three Remo Council Chairmen would sustain the love and oneness with which they have started their tenure.
He also advocated the promotion of the indigenous Remo dialect as a means of communication, while he solicited the support for the second term bid of the Governor, Prince Dapo ABIODUN, MFR.
Responding, the honoree, Hon. Olusegun Ogunleye, expressed his deep appreciation to the club for the reception held in his honour while promising to remain a good ambassador of the club and the town.
He further sought the cooperation of all in the payment of taxes, levies, and rates due to the local government, which would enable his administration to deliver on projects and programmes that would have direct positive impact on the people of the local government area.
He appreciated the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun for the opportunity given him and his brother Chairmen to serve, while thanking the voting public for their support in the July 24 local government elections.
Present at the event were the Patron of the club, Alhaji Sikiru Salami; the Immediate Past President of the Club, Ambassador Kola Odusanya; Chairman, Iperu Community Development Association, Chief Babajide Oyeti; members of the Iperu Gentlemen Elite Club; families; friends; and associates of the Chairman.
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