The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, Arusa1, has expressed optimism that the establishment of the State Police will reduce crimes across the country.
This was contained in a release signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Chief Ayoade Olugbemiga.
The statement quoted the Oba Ladoja to have stated this on Tuesday while hosting the members of Trustees of Ibadan Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, who were on a courtesy visit to his palace, at Oke Aremo area of the ancient city. Ibadan
“Where criminal acts thrive, no meaningful development can be achieved especially this period when our country is faced with several security challenges”, the paramount ruler observed.
“It is when there is security of life and property that Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture can flourish”, the monarch further stressed.
It recalled that Olubadan palace had set up an Economic and Investment Committee to reduce the challenges presently confronting the Ibadan Economy and Investment, particularly power supply, adding that the committee was to ensure the resuscitation of the moribund industries, which will contribute to the growth and employment of the youths.
Earlier in his speech, the 23rd president of Ibadan Chamber of Commerce, Industry Mines and Agriculture, Chief Emmanuel Ogunnaike maintained that the Board was at the palace to pay homage, as well as seeking mentorship and development of economy and trade, especially in agriculture, engineering and commerce among others.
Chief Ogunnaike charged the governments at all levels to revitalize the moribund industries and give necessary support to reduce the challenges facing Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture in Oyo state.
The President also urged the sons and daughters of Ibadanland through Olubadan, to come home and establish economic ventures and contribute their quotas to the development of Ibadanland.
Also on a courtesy visit to the Olubadan palace were the management staff of Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso led by its Vice Chancellor, Prof. Razaq Romkalilu and members of the Dry Port Committee located at Erunmu.
Present at the event were the Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba (Dr.) Kolawole Adegbola, Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Abiodun Kola Daisi, the Arch Bamidele Olusegun, Chief Abiola Alli, among others.
