Two prominent traditional rulers in Remo North Local Government Area of Ogun State, the Ologere of Ogere, Oba Obafemi Saliu, and the Onipara of Ipara, Oba Taiwo Taiwo, have been lauded for their significant contributions to local development by providing essential infrastructure for the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA).
Oba Saliu and Oba Taiwo have respectively offered a parcel of land and buildings for office and residential use to OGPDPA staff. This proactive support is expected to enable the Authority to function optimally in their domains.
During recent appreciation visits to their palaces, the Acting General Manager of OGPDPA, TPl Itunu Jolaoluwa, highlighted the benefits of the Authority’s presence in the towns. Jolaoluwa explained that having OGPDPA on the ground would facilitate better regulation of development, helping to curb incidents of flooding and building collapses.
This would also ensure that the physical environment is better planned and more aesthetically pleasing.
Oba Obafemi Saliu of Ogere emphasized that his decision to offer land to the Authority is part of a broader vision to transform Ogere into a source of pride for indigenes worldwide.
“My major aim is to transform Ogere into a better place. I want indigenes in the diaspora to come home, and for them to come home, they must see something different and better to attract them,” Oba Saliu stated.
Similarly, the Onipara of Ipara, Oba Taiwo Taiwo, expressed optimism that the Authority’s presence in his domain, facilitated by his provision of office and residential buildings, would significantly enhance the physical development and overall well-being of his community.
Both royal fathers used the opportunity to call upon their indigenes living abroad to invest in their respective communities, stressing the importance of their contributions in preserving their identity and heritage.
The visits concluded with the presentation of awards of excellence to both traditional rulers, an acknowledgment made in the presence of their chiefs-in-council.
