Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has urged the six South-West governors to build independent power projects and rail system that would link all the states in the geopolitical zone.
Media Aide to the 15th Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Kehinde Aderemi, said in a statement on Thursday that Adams made the call in Epe, Lagos State, during the 2020 Edition of Grandmothers’ Festival, organized by the Olokun Festival Foundation.
Adams explained that uninterrupted power supply across the region would further improve commerce, tourism and drive the desired development in the six states.
According to him, the issue of security, power, and transportation is most critical to the development of the nation.
The Aare Onakakanfo, therefore, urged the governors to look forward to creating a conducive atmosphere for investors in the South-West.
“All over the world, businesses thrive where security and safety of citizens are guaranteed.
“Stable power supply is key to the development of every nation. In South Africa for example, the transportation system is amazing because of the effective rail stations between Johannesburg to Pretoria.
“Nigeria is a great nation, our leaders travel abroad and they see the kind of development spreading across United Kingdom, America, Asia, and Africa.
“In South-West, we have all it takes to set the pace for the development of our region. That is why it is very important for everybody to brace up for the take-off of that laudable project,” he said.
Adams noted that with the passage of Amotekun Bill this week, he was fulfilled that part of his dreams had been realized.
According to him, this is a victory for all Nigerians, it is our victory in the South-West because 25 per cent of residents in Lagos State and other South-West states are non-indigenes.
In his remarks, the Oloja and Paramount of Epe Kingdom, Oba Kamorudeen Animashaun, applauded Adams for spreading the gospel of cultural transformation to Epe.
He said: “I commend Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, for promoting our cultural identity and heritage.
“Aare has made a strong impact in Yorubaland and he will always remain a key player in the progress of our race,’ he said.
Animashaun said Epe’s traditional institution had always been supportive of any initiative that could boost Yoruba culture and tradition.
He, however, urged members of the Odua Peoples Congress (OPC) to be focused on sustaining the core values of the organization. (NAN)
