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By Lukman Olabiyi
Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams has urged governors in the South West to draw inspiration from the enduring legacies of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, saying the South West region has the potential to replicate the economic prosperity of the 50s.
Speaking at the grand finale of the 2023 edition of Eledumare Festival in Fagba, Ifako-Ijaiye Lagos, Adams restated the need for an enduring socio-economic blueprint that could enhance the progress of the South West region.
The Yoruba generalissimo added also that the South West had, for years, been the pride of the nation, maintaining that the pathway to lasting sustainable economic development is rooted in building strong economic template that will advance the progressive ideals.
“During the Awolowo years as Premier of the Western region, the late sage created more jobs by vast industrialization drives and even paid the Western Nigeria Civil servants the highest salaries far above that of the Federal Government.
“The introduction of Amotekun in South West, (except Lagos) is a testimony of the South West region’s strengths in making this dream a reality.
“I think this is the pathway to sustainable economic development in the region and I believe this could be achieved if we bring the socio- economic template of the Awolowo years to bear in developing future projects in the south west.
“I am appealing to our governors in the South West to come together and work on a better way of replicating these lofty legacies,” he said.
Speaking on the importance of the Eledumare Festival, Adams said the reason for the festival was for the organization to appreciate God.
“We are celebrating Eledumare Festival, because He is the Supreme Being, the Alpha and the Omega.; and it is a reflection of our respect and humility to the most high God, the creator of heaven and earth,” he added.
