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Commendation
Rore (Kwara) Sept. 28, 2016 (NAN) Some members of Rore community in Irepodun Local Government area of Kwara have commended the state government for rehabilitating Ipetu-Rore-Arandun road.
The indigenes, who made the commendation during their monthly inter-religious prayers held at Rore Market Square on Wednesday, said that the rehabilitation of the would enhance socio-economic development of the community.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Christian prayers were led by Rev. Ogundare Sunday of ECWA Church in Rore, while Islamic aspect was led by the Chief Imam of Rore Central Mosque, Alhaji Bello Adeoye.
The religious leaders, in their separate comments, described the prompt rehabilitation of the road as a thing of joy to the people of the community.
“The rehabilitation of the roads will not only ensure the smooth flow of traffic, but will equally improve the socio-economic development of the community.
“This road project is an investment booster.
“It also has the capability of showcasing the economic potential of the community to the outside,” Adeoye said.
Sunday and Adeoye in their separate sermons urged the people to imbibe unity, tolerance and peaceful co-existence in order to move the community and the state forward.
The traditional ruler of the community, Oba Ezekiel Oyewole, the Arojojoye 11, described the gesture as “an unprecedented achievement.”
“We are very grateful to Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed and the Senate President, Sen. Bukola Saraki, for being sensitive to our yearning and aspiration.
Mr Oyinloye Joshua, the Councilor representing Ipetu/Rore/Aran-Orin Ward, Irepodun Local Government, said the road project was just a tip of the iceberg.
He said the road rehabilitation was executed in line with the promises of the state APC-led government during the last general elections.
Mr Segun Adeoti and Mrs Alice Osasona, the Youth Leader and Women Coordinator, respectively, also lauded the rehabilitation of the road.
Prof. Joseph Ifabiyi, the Asiwaju of Rore, urged the state government to expedite action on the completion of the water project in the town.
He, however, solicited for upgrading of the traditional ruler of the community to second class status from a fourth class as a mark of recognition for his immense contributions to the development of the community. (NAN)
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Edited by Dada Ahmed/controlled by Tajudeen Atitebi