Olubadan Have Passion For Human Development - Onu Igala Of Ibadan
The Onu Igala of Ibadan high Chief Friday Okoliko has described the new Olubadan of Ibadan, His imperial Majesty Oba (Snr.) Lekan Balogun as a monarch that has passion for human development.
Speaking during a courtesy visit to the palace of the Onu Igala, he spoke on issues regarding the state and reaffirms his commitment towards working hand in hand with critical stakeholders in the state. Excerpt:-
Q: In summary, your profile sir?
A: I am a graduate of the polytechnic Ibadan and after passing out in flying colours, I worked with some reputable organisations before venturing into private business and this include, WAPCO Nigeria Limited, as team lead, Zartech limited, among others .
Before now, I have served in various groups in different capacities at the local and state level before emerging as the Onu Igala of Ibadan, and also the Balogun of NATA in Oyo state.
Q: Talking about protecting the interest of your people, do you have a passion for human development?
A: Yes, my mission statement is to serve my people and this I will continue to pursue with my experiences in the private sector.
The Igala group in Oyo state are peace loving people and we go about our various business without creating bottlenecks in the state.
We must appreciate his Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde for giving all the ethnics groups in the state a level playing; growing to flourish and excel.
More importantly, he was not involved in issues as regards tradition and he has continued to preserve the tradition of the people by resolving issues amicably.
We will continue to work hand in hand with the new Olubadan of Ibadan because he is a man that has passion for human development.
His track record in the state is there for everybody to see, his impact is being felt as a former senator and we have no doubt in our mind he will meet up with the expectations of the people.
Q: What are your recommendations to the monarch?
A: He should continue to strive towards enhancing peace in the state and he should further initiate ideas that will enhance unity of purpose in the state.
He should remain focused and not be biassed in his dealings with the public. My prayer is that God will guide and guard him in all dealings as a monarch.
Similarly, the secretary of Igala Cultural Development Association, Mr Yaqoub Duke described Oba Moshood Balogun as a seasoned administrator that knows his onions, pointing out that as a PhD holder and a former senator, he has the confidence to position Ibadan on the path of greatness.
He added that the Igala group are law abiding citizens in the state and measures are being put in place to further promote the culture of the group.
He further reassured the entire people of Ibadan for maximum cooperation from the Igala group.
