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Governor Adeleke Receives Rousing Welcome in Iwo, Commission Projects, Inspect Ongoing Road Construction

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It was a moment of joy and celebration Iwo on Saturday, as residents of the community trooped out to receive Governor Ademola Adeleke for the official commissioning of a maternity centre in Gidigbo ward for the use of people, 20 years after it has witnessed such.

The maternity centre, which was a project supported by the Osun State Community and Social Development Agency (OSUN CSDA), is billed to serve 41 compounds who lives in the community, with 8 other centres of such project nearing completion in Iwo.

While speaking at the commissioning exercise, the Governor noted that Osun CSDA under the present State Government has supported Iwo community in the implementation of 31 Micro projects in the town.

He also assured the people of Iwo that the rehabilitation of Iwo-Osogbo Road will soon be completed, adding that Iwo water works is also billed for rehabilitation.

He said, “In Iwo township and through Osun CSDA, the present State Government has supported communities in the implementation of 31 Micro projects cutting across many sectors. Today, we are commissioning just four of them, which are two health centres and two borehole water projects.

“As health is wealth, this present administration is embarking on systematic interventions, taking practical steps in providing social facilities that will make life more meaningful to the masses.

“Let me use this medium to reiterate that very soon, the rehabilitation of Iwo-Osogbo Road will soon be completed.  Several kilometres of internal roads are being constructed here in Iwo. We are working towards ensuring solid and durable work on the road to boost the economy of the State.

“Let me also note that Iwo water works is billed for rehabilitation. We are working with the Federal Ministry of Works to complete Gbongan-Iwo-Oyo road. Much more importantly, we will continue to ensure the integrity of the Oluwo of Iwoland as the President of Iwoland Traditional Council covering the three local governments making up Iwoland.

“I charge the beneficiaries of this project to ensure regular and adequate maintenance and sustainability of the projects. I must especially appreciate the good work that Osun CSDA is doing in ensuring that the dividends of democracy reach the nooks and crannies of the State. I assure the Agency of continuous support of the State Government.

“Before I end my address, I want to remind all and sundry that Cholera outbreak is still in the Country, therefore let us ensure that we maintain personal and environmental hygiene. Wash your hands regularly with soaps and water, and wash thoroughly your fruits and vegetables before eating or cooking to put cholera away.

“Go quickly to the available hospital or health centre whenever you feel any discomfort in your body. “A ko ni se aisan o.”

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