The Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Ogun, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has hailed President Bola Tinubu for approving the upgrade of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, to the Federal University of Technology, Ilaro (FUTI).
Eselu, in an open letter to the President, a copy made available to newsmen in Abeokuta on Thursday, described the conversation as a monumental achievement and a dream come true for the Yewa people.
The traditional ruler noted that the upgrade was a landmark decision that would forever change the educational landscape of Ogun West.
“This landmark upgrade will provide our youth with access to cutting-edge technology and innovative education, empowering them to drive progress and development in our division.
” I commend Tinubu for his visionary leadership and commitment to the development of Yewa Land and the entire Gateway State,” he said.
According to him, the decision has not only placed Ogun West on equal footing with other regions in the state but has also honoured the aspirations of the people.
The royal father also lauded Sen. Solomon Adeola, who represented Ogun West Senatorial District at the National Assembly.
Oba Akinyemi explained that Adeola’s decade-long efforts to bring a federal university to Yewa Land had finally come to fruition.
“Without mincing words, the unprecedented presidential approval has fulfilled the desire of all well-meaning sons and daughters of Yewa, especially our son, Senator Adeola .
He also heaped praises on the Gov. Dapo Abiodun, for his developmental strides across Yewa Land and for playing a pivotal role in attracting Adeola back to his home state.
“To me, the greatest achievement of Gov. Dapo Abiodun in Yewa is the effort he made to bring Senator Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) back to his home state, Ogun State.
Since his assumption of office, Adeola had continued to be a big blessing to all his kinsmen ,” the Eselu said.
Oba Akinyemi concluded his letter by calling on all Ogun West politicians to set aside personal ambitions and rally behind Adeola and Gov. Abiodun for the collective advancement of the region.
“Everybody’s ambition should be secondary to the collective interest of Ogun West; unity and a focus on development is primary,” he said.