Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi, yesterday called for unity, love among the Yoruba. The monarch spoke during a visit to Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola at his country home in Iragbiji, Boripe Local Government Area of the state.
He implored Oyetola to join hands with his colleagues to place southwest to its rightful position.
He urged Oyetola to bring his experience to bear in order to improve the Internally Generated Revenue of the state Adeyemi commended Oyetola for building on the good legacies of his predecessors, saying a state like Osun needed a robust revenue profile to enable its governor to deliver democracy dividends.
The monarch was quoted thus: “You have to use your wealth of experience in administrative, financial and political sectors to improve on the revenue base of the state.
“You might know that I am fully aware of the significant role you played to boost the revenue profile of Lagos State.
“You were among the few people that deployed financial professionalism and expertise to help Lagos to raise its revenue status at a time its local government allocation was seized by the Obasanjo Government during Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s tenure
“Osun is not a rich state, so, my advice for you is to use your ingenuity and the experience acquired to advance the economy of the state”.
Oyetola commended Oba Adeyemi for being supportive to his administration with prayers and advice. He described Alaafin as a man of integrity and honesty, asking him not to relent in his efforts until the region actualises her dreams.
