•GOVERNOR ADELEKE RECEIVES ROUSING WELCOME IN IWO
It was a moment of joy and celebration in Iwo on Saturday, as residents trooped out to receive Governor Ademola Adeleke to open the maternity center in Gidigbo ward for people to use, 20 years after it has witnessed such.
The maternity center which was a project supported by Osun State Community and Social Development Agency (OSUN CSDA) is to serve 41 compounds who live in the community, with 8 other centers nearing completion in Iwo.
While speaking at the commissioning exercise, the Governor noted that Osun CSDA under the present State Government has supported communities in the implementation of 31 Micro projects.
He also assured the people of Iwo that the rehabilitation of Iwo-Osogbo Road will soon be completed, adding that Iwo water works are also billed for rehabilitation.
He said, “In Iwo township and through Osun CSDA, the present State Government has supported communities in the implementation of 31 Micro projects cutting across many sectors. Today we are commissioning just four of them, which are two health centers and two borehole water projects.
“As health is wealth, this present administration is embarking on systematic interventions, taking practical steps in providing social facilities that will make life more meaningful to the masses.
“Let me use this medium to reiterate that very soon, the rehabilitation of Iwo-Osogbo Road will soon be completed. Several kilometers of internal roads are being constructed here in Iwo. We are working towards ensuring solid and durable work on the road to boost the economy of the State.
“Let me also note that Iwo Water Works is billed for rehabilitation. We are working with the Federal Ministry of Works to complete the Gbongan-Iwo-Oyo road. Much more importantly, we will continue to ensure the integrity of the Oluwo of Iwoland as the President of the Iwoland Traditional Council covering the three local governments making up Iwoland.
“I charge the beneficiaries of this project to ensure regular and adequate maintenance and sustainability of the projects. I must especially appreciate the good work that Osun CSDA is doing in ensuring that the dividends of democracy reach the nooks and crannies of the State. I assure the Agency of the continuous support of the State Government.
“Before I end my address, I want to remind all and sundry that the Cholera outbreak is still in the Country, therefore let us ensure that we maintain personal and environmental hygiene. Wash your hands regularly with soaps and water, and wash thoroughly your fruits and vegetables before eating or cooking to put cholera away.
“Go quickly to the available hospital or health center whenever you feel any discomfort in your body. “A-ko ni se aisan o”.”
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