Abiodun who disclosed this during the celebration of the 30th Iganmode Festival with the theme: “Culture, Communal Security and Patriotism,” said the social investment programme aside helping his administration to employ over 40,000 people, would also allow the state government to put money in the pocket of the elderly and vulnerable.
“Just recently, I signed our Social Investment Executive order, this order is meant to allow us intervene in the lives of our poor, elderly and vulnerable citizens.
“We know what the whole world is going through, we know what you are going through, we know that it is not important for us just to build roads, bridges, airports, it is important for us to also help our people with stomach infrastructure.
“That is why I have signed this executive order and we will be employing about 40,000 people to work with me in implementing this programme that will allow us to directly be putting money in the pocket of our indigenes, our poor, elderly, youths and our vulnerable,” he said.
Governor Abiodun who also noted that his administration is determined to continue to make life more meaningful for citizens, said, “we are determined to be the investors destination of choice, we are determined to continue to ensure that we encourage and create that enabling environment for people to come here to live, work and play.
Abiodun while noting that his administration has remained unwaveringly committed to the upliftment of culture and tradition, added that the state has also continued to use culture and tradition to promote the identity of the gateway state.
The Governor, who also added that the Iganmode festival has continued to promote the culture and tradition of the Awori people and the state, said the festival has also continued to be the rallying point for the promotion and development of the Aworiland.
He also called on the people of the state to go all out, get their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and ensure they are not disenfranchised, saying they should vote and put the state in the hands of a responsible government.
In his remarks, the chairman of the programme and the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu represented by former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Otunba Femi Pedro while acknowledging the contribution of Aworiland to the country, called on the people of Aworiland to get their PVCs and vote massively for his emergence at the 2023 general elections.
The Olota of Ota, Oba (Prof.) Abdulabir Obalanlege while noting that the 30th edition of the festival is fast becoming synonymous with the promotion and exhibition of the exquisite culture and ancestry of the Awori people, said the event marks another milestone in the celebration of the cherished history and outstanding qualities as unlimitedly great people with enviable ancestry, customs and traditions.
Oba Obalanlege while commending Governor Abiodun for his continued support for the celebration of the festival said the town is appreciative of the governor’s acceptance of the sons and daughters of the town in his administration and would show appreciation through their votes in the general election.
