By Kayode Olabanji, Okitipupa
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Ondo State acting Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa yesterday commissioned an Information Communication and Technology Centre (ICT) at Igbobini, in Ese Odo Local Government.
The Acting Governor who was represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Mr Amidu Takoro, appreciated the Chairman of Ese Odo Local Government, Mrs Folawe Sipasi-Aluko for naming the centre after Lady Evangelist Grace Abosede Akeredolu, the late mother of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
He advised the youths to utilize the centre diligently.
He appealed to the people of the state to support the current administration.
Earlier, the Chairman, Ese Odo Local Government , Mrs Folawe Sipasi-Aluko, commended Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for making youths’ welfare his priority in the state.
The chairman appreciated the Governor and his wife, Mrs Betty Akeredolu for their support to the local government.
She advised the youths to desist from fraudulent act using ICT.
According to the chairman, the solar powered Information and communication Technology Center project will go a long way to ameliorate the suffering of teeming youths in the LG to connect with the National and International Communities as the world itself has become a global village.
Sipasi-Aluko, noted that to immortalize Mr. Governor’s late mother, Lady Evangelist Grace Abosede Akeredolu (JP) was not unconnected with the visionary leadership the Governor has provided at ensuring that democracy thrives at the local government level for the benefit of the people.
She described Lady Evangelist Grace Abosede Akeredolu as an illustrious daughter of Ese Odo local government. “When one is appreciated for good work done, he will not feel lackadaisical to do more, hence, our resolve to take the bold step.”
Olu of Igbobini, Oba Oladele Raphael, appreciated the project and advised the LG on maintenance of the project in order to serve them for a long time.