By Steve Ovirih
It was an afternoon of merrymaking, expression of warmth and camaraderie as brainy stakeholders from Ondo South Senatorial District gathered to celebrate the victory of Sen. Prof.)Dayo Faduyile, OON, on Saturday, July 4th at Graceland Estate, Oba Ile Akure.
Faduyile who won the June 20th Ondo South Senatorial by-election has been sworn- in and has resumed legislative duties in he National Assembly.
The get-together which held at the behest of the Ilaje born enthusiast, friend and big fan of Faduyile, Mr. Anthony Olasele had in attendance prominent Ondo South stakeholders.
Other stakeholders at the eve are: Hon.Andrew Ogunsakin, Chairman, Okitipupa Local Govt., Dr. Soji Omowole, former Rector, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo and Barr. Banjo Ayenakin,
In his address, the host of the event, an Insurance top shot, Olasele congratulated Faduyile whom he described as a leader to watch out for in the power equilibrium of Ondo State.
He added that people have a lot of expectations about the Ondo South Senator and he is convinced he will not disappoint.
“The purpose of this gathering is to relax with the Senator and cross fertilize ideas on how we all can chart a new course of growth for Ondo South. We will dance and celebrate and talk to ourselves on major concern about our district,” Olasele noted.
Barr.Banjo Ayenakin, ex- Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Chairman, Akure branch, described the gathering as timely and needful particularly as Faduyile is just resuming afresh in the Senate.
He advised the Ondo South Senator to consider quick win projects based on the exigencies of the moment.
The legal luminary noted that the challenge of leaders generally is not promptly considering the strategic viewpoint of “‘Tree Problems’ and consciously seeking timely solutions.
He stressed that rather than cherry picking a challenge to solve, leaders should do a thorough need assessment of their people and by so doing the basic knotty challenge will be solved.
He called on Faduyile to embark on legacy projects that will outlive his tenure in the Senate.
The former Rector of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic ,Owo, Dr Soji Omowole charged Faduyile to consider empowerment for the youths of Ondo South, noting that people need job of work that can make them feel fulfilled career wise.
“Prof,” Dr Omowole started, “God will help you to succeed . Help the youths with job and empowerment. When people are gainfully employed and they can put food on the table, they will feel fulfilled and won’t forget who helped them with career empowerment.”
Hon. Andrew Ogunsakin, Chairman, Okitipupa Local Government Area, described the Ondo South Senator as a round peg in a round hole, noting that Prof. Faduyile is a clinical and precise person who knows where the shoe pinches the people of the District. He called on the people of Ondo South to pray for his success and support his development drive.
Faduyile, appreciated his friend and brother, Anthony Olasele for convening the reception. He thanked the people of his district for voting him to represent them in The Senate.
The Ondo South Senator, however, called for re orientation among the people, stressing that while making demands on people’s wants and needs are good, spurious and indefensible demands are orientation that should be discouraged.
He promised to consider skill acquisition for the youths among other legacy strides he will bring to bear on his stay in the 10th Senate.
He assured that he will align with the leadership of the Senate on legislations that will be geared towards the greater goods of the people of Ondo South.
Other stakeholders at the event are: Hon. Idowu Otetubi, former Commissioner for Water Resources and his wife, Mrs. Otetubi, Sen. Faduyile’s elder sister, Architect Olasele, Chief Architect, OSOPADEC, and host of others.