Landmark visit: Ogbomoso Parapo thanks Gov Makinde, rejoices with Oba Ghandi
Yinka ADETUNJI
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Egbe Omo Ogbomoso Parapo Agbaaye has expressed appreciation to the Oyo state governor Engr Seyi Makinde over his visit to Ogbomoso on Tuesday.
The governor in the historical visit in company with a large entourage including his deputy Barrister Bayo Lawal and commissioners, inspected inner roads that are in state of disrepair, engaged with workers of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology LAUTECH Teaching Hospital and paid homage to the paramount ruler of Ogbomosoland His Imperial Majesty Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III.
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The governor announced wide ranging financial benefits for workers of LAUTECH Teaching Hospital many who are on strike, and made known his resolve to embark on a massive repair and construction of internal roads. In all 22 roads of various lengths are to be refurbished/constructed in the metropolis. The development has been generating applause in the city.
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Enthused, Ogbomoso Parapo, in a press release signed by Alhaji Adetayo Yusuf and Comrade T.M. Balogun, acting president and PRO respectively, and made available to ogbomosoinsightonline.com, heaped commendations on Engr Makinde noting his gesture is a testament to his commitment to lessening the burden of the citizens he is governing.
“We are excited about the visit of His Excellency the Executive Governor of Oyo State Engr Seyi Makinde to Ogbomoso on Tuesday September 30, 2025. It is an historic landmark. We are particularly happy he made a visit to the palace of His Imperial Majesty Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III to pay homage.
“We are aware he hasn’t been able to visit our revered Royal Father since his coronation in December 2023. We cherish this visit moreover when the occasion was used to unveil his road infrastructural development plan in our ancient city and in the Palace of our Royal Father. It is highly appreciated.
“We also thank His Excellency for responding to the various plagues of the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital. The perennial strikes in the hospital has been a source of major concern. That the Governor has pledged reforms is inspiring. We believe all these will see the light of the day soonest. It is a big relief to Ogbomoso.
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“We are assured these will be executed in time because our amiable governor has proved over time he is talk and do governor, who isn’t given to frivolities. He kept on saying he would reenact his magic wand on road construction in Ogbomoso like he did in Ibadan and we are now at the threshold of it’s being fulfilled. It gives all Ogbomosos extreme joy, and on behalf of all sons and daughters of Ogbomosoland we say thank you to His Excellency Engr Seyi Makinde. He has taken the bull by the horns. Good things are on the way. God bless him.
They added, “We rejoice with His Imperial Majesty Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III, and congratulate him. His reign has become synonymous with developments in Ogbomosoland. Ogbomosoland has entered a new phase of transformation inspired by His Majesty. We cherish our monarch. Long may his reign be.”
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