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Ayetoro indigenes home and in diaspora last weekend organized a grand reception for one of their finest, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, who was recently appointed as an Honourable Minister of Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The twin event of grand reception in Honour of Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako and the grand finale of 2023 Ayetoro Yewa Festival was held at Comprehensive High School, Ayetoro-Yewa, Ogun State on Saturday 11th November 2023.
The reception was organized by Ayetoro indigenes under the auspices of Alaye-in-Council, the Central Ayetoro Initiative for Development, and the Central Ayetoro Day Organizing Committee to celebrate the milestone achievement of their son. It is worthy of note that Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako has made history, being the very first direct indigine of Ayetoro Yewa to be so appointed. He is also the first Ogun West person to be appointed as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria since the start of the 4th Republic in 1999.
The event was graced by many dignitaries who came from different parts of the country. Among the guests at the occasion is the Executive Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun MFR, who was ably represented by the Secretary to the State Government Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola represented by Prince Femi Dokunmu, the Minister of Environment, Mallam Balarabe Idris represented by Mr Mansur Salanke, Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka, members of the state executive council, members of the Ogun State house of assembly and executive chairmen of local government councils.
Other influential personalities at the event included directors and heads of Agencies of the Federal Ministry of Environment, Senator Kola Bajomo, Prof. Rahmon Bello, Prof. Anthony Asiwaju, former Deputy Governors; Prince Segun Adesegun and Alhaja Salmot Badru. The Royal Host at the occasion, the Alaye of Ayetoro Oba Azeez Ishola Adelakun and other royal fathers were also in attendance.
The Saala Ayetoro born Dr Iziaq Kunle Salako and his wife, Dr (Mrs) Risquat Salako were further honoured by Alaye-in-Council with chieftaincy titles of Debeodero and Yeye Debeodero of Ayetoro Yewaland.
While appreciating the honour bestowed on him by the good people of Ayetoro, the Honourable Minister of State for Environment says ‘I sincerely appreciate you for your physical presence and warm solidarity at the grand finale of 2023 Ayetoro Yewa Festival and Reception in my honour. Your presence not only added glamour and glitz to the event, it was personally motivating to me.’
The Minister used the occasion to appreciate the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for the opportunity given to him to serve at the highest level of Government and also launched a free prescription eye glass distribution program tagged "Jigi Emilokan" under the auspices of Assalamu Alaikum Foundation (AAF) established years back in memory of his late father. Many people, especially the aged benefited from the eye test and free prescription glasses.
Dr Iziaq Kunle Salako further reassured Ogun state people and Nigerians of a more responsive governance, saying Ayetoro lije other parts of Nigeria will enjoy priority attention of the Federal Government and that of the Federal Ministry of Environment.
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