Oore of Otun charges subjects on unity, community development

The Oore of Otun in Moba Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Oba Adekunle Adeagbo, has said there is a need for the people to be united and live in harmony for the society to witness socioeconomic development and growth.

The traditional ruler, who maintained that no meaningful development could take place in an atmosphere of rancour and crisis, said people should be ready to contribute to the growth of their respective communities.

The monarch spoke during the annual Otun day celebration in Otun-Ekiti, where indigenes of the community gathered to celebrate and contribute to town’s development.

The highpoint of the celebration was presentation of posthumous and living legend awards to deserving citizens for their unwavering commitment and support towards the development of Otun Ekiti.

Oba Adeagbo used the occasion to call on indigenes to be more dedicated and committed to the town by using their networks and offices to attract developmental projects to the community.

He said since his ascension to the throne, the community has witnessed peace, commending the people for their support and cooperation towards the palace.

According to him, the annual celebration was important for the people to come home and chart a course for the town, saying citizens involving in community service and development would witness success and progress in their chosen careers.

“We all know that it is when there is unity that we can have development and I will continue to encourage us to live in harmony with one another for our community to grow.

“Our sons and daughters who are lawyers, architects and other professionals in Nigeria and in the diaspora have come to support us for community development.

“Community development is spiritual. Anybody that supports his or her community will have generational blessings,” the monarch said.

Chairman, Planning Committee of the event, Dr Ayegbuisi Emmanuel Taiwo, said the gathering was a platform to celebrate themselves and “plan how to raise funds for the development of the town.”

Chairman of the day, Olajide Kolawole, who lamented absence of tertiary institutions in the community, advised youths to embrace technical and demand-driven programmes for them to be competitive in the global market.