It was commendation galore in Atiba Local Government as the Executive Chairman, Hon. Wahab Waliu Adetunji (WABKEM), commissioned three 6,000-litre motorized solar-powered boreholes and a fully renovated Physics Laboratory at the School of Science, Oyo. The projects were hailed as people-oriented initiatives designed to alleviate water scarcity and promote quality education, further deepening the dividends of democracy at the grassroots.
The newly commissioned solar boreholes were located at:
Baba Olubodun’s House, Sakutu Saabo, Oyo (Ward 9) – executed in partnership with Sakutu Progressive.
Obagbori Oke Aafin – executed in partnership with Egbe Omo Ile Obagbori.
Moye’s Compound, Oke Olola (Ward 5) – executed in partnership with Okeolola Community.
Renovated Physics Laboratory at the School of Science, Oyo – executed in collaboration with the Old Students’ Association.
The commissioning was jointly performed by the Oyo State Commissioner for Environment, Barr. Seun Ashamu, and the Chief Whip of the Oyo State House of Assembly representing Atiba Constituency, Hon. Gbenga Joseph Oyekola, who also stood in for Senator Monsurat Sunmonu and other dignitaries.
Speaking at the event, Hon. Gbenga Oyekola commended WABKEM for his visionary leadership, passion, and commitment to the welfare of Atiba residents. He stressed that the projects were in alignment with the people-first philosophy of Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration, which prioritizes improved welfare and prudent use of public funds.
He further challenged the benefiting communities to see the facilities as their collective property, urging them to ensure proper usage and maintenance rather than the usual perception that such projects belong to government alone.
At the School of Science, Oyo, where the Physics Laboratory was renovated, Mrs. Karounwi Maria, Permanent Secretary representing the Commissioner for Education, Hon. Segun Olayiwola, expressed delight at the intervention. She described the renovation as a timely and practical demonstration of commitment to advancing science education, noting that it would inspire better learning outcomes among students.
In his remarks, Hon. Wahab Waliu Adetunji (WABKEM) reiterated his administration’s determination to prioritize the welfare of the people, particularly in critical areas such as water, education, and infrastructure. He appealed to community leaders and residents to jealously guard and maintain the facilities, emphasizing that “one good turn deserves another.”
The event was graced by members of both the legislative and executive arms of Atiba Local Government, PDP stalwarts, principal officers of the local government, community leaders, religious leaders, and residents, all of whom praised WABKEM for delivering projects that directly impact the lives of the people.
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