Olushola Omogbehin
In the effort to protect and advance the welfare of traditional institution, Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has presented brand new Toyota SUVs to traditional rulers across the state.
In the presentation which took place on Thursday in Akure, the state capita, Aiyedatiwa stated that the gesture was to make a historic milestone in the joint journey towards the progress and elevation of traditional stool in the state to an enviable height.
During the occasion, he thanks the traditional rulers in the state for their support towards his administration, particularly in maintaining peace and security in their various domains.
“As the custodians of our rich cultural heritage, the preservers of our values and the closest link between government and the grassroots, our administration recognises your importance and cannot afford to neglect your welfare.
“Within the first year of our tenure, our government completed the long-abandoned project for the construction of a befitting secretariat for the meetings and other activities of our royal fathers.
“This achievement, coupled with the prompt payment of the statutory five per cent of total fund allocation to the 18 local government areas of the state from the federation accounts to our traditional institutions underscores our firm dedication to your course.
“Today, all grade ‘A’ Obas will go home with a Toyota Fortuner Jeep, 2025 Model while all Grade ‘B & C’ Obas will later receive a Toyota Cross Jeep 2025 Model: both are among the latest-model of the globally respected Toyota brand, ” he said.
Assuring the traditional rulers of government’s commitment to continue prioritise their welfare, he appealed for their continued support for the progress of the state and in maintaining peace in their domain.
The state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Amidu Takuro, who said that the gesture was to appreciate the great contributions of the royals fathers to the government, tasked them to continued to ensure the promotion of peace, unity and community development of their kingdom and the entire state which they have been known for.
