Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has expressed his appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for establishing the South West Development Commission (SWDC).
Gatekeepers News reports that the monarch also commended the President for appointing individuals of impeccable character to run the commission’s affairs.
In a statement, the Ooni described the appointment of Charles Akinola as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SWDC as a “visionary choice and a historic turning point for the region’s developmental trajectory.” He praised Akinola’s impressive pedigree and passionate commitment to regional and national development.
The Ooni also commended the President on the excellent choice of Senator Olu Adetunmbi as the chairman and other members of the Board, saying they are “round pegs for the round holes.”
He urged the leadership of the SWDC to approach their new responsibilities with integrity, dedication, and a focus on delivering tangible benefits to the people of the South-West.
“Ooni Ogunwusi equally commends the President on the excellent choice of Senator Olu Adetunmbi, a development expert, as the chairman and other members of the Board… all the appointees are round pegs for the round holes,” the statement read.
The monarch emphasized that the appointments reflect President Tinubu’s commitment to inclusive governance and the upliftment of the South-West region.
He expressed confidence that the leadership of the SWDC would work diligently to fulfill its mandate of addressing infrastructural deficits, ecological challenges, security gaps, and promoting sustainable development in the region.
The Ooni called upon all stakeholders, including traditional institutions, state governments, and civil society organizations, to support the SWDC in its mission to transform the South West into a hub of economic prosperity and cultural renaissance.
