(A cross section of Tailors at the event)
(Hon. Alh. Ganiyu Tiamiyu, one of the highly respected grassroot policians in Edeland)
By Olabisi Kazeem (Imam Ailaka)
The Federation of Young Professional Tailors Association in Ede, have called on the government under the leadership of governor Ademola Adeleke for assistance in order to continue functioning effectively.
The call was made on Wednesday as the association organized prayers to mark their annual anniversary held at their secretariat along YIDI road, Ojoro area, Ede.
Speaking, the president General, Comrade Walliyullai Adesina was of the opinion that the tailor’s contribute their own little quota to the state ‘s gross domestic product (GDP), as evident with the sewing of the clothes for persons living or buried.
President Adesina Stressed further that association has been in existence for several years without means of slowing down, and our association cut across the entire Ede environment and the state in general.
(Alhaja Kaothar Oyedele at the event)
As artisans, our roles is huge as we cover the whole world not just Nigeria. Saying : ” Clothes can not sew itself, that’s why tailors are everywhere and operate well without bias or aggression in accordance with the laid down regulations.
(President General of the Tailors)
He assured governor Adeleke of his association ‘s total support in ensuring the victory for the governor by voting accordingly for the Accord party.
In her own assertion, Alhaja Kaothar Oyedele observed that they were passionate about carrying out their objectives but lacked proper input to operate.
Adding: ” One of the challenges we have isn’t being able to partake in some of the incentive programmes organized by the government” She concluded.
Alhaja Ola Anabi, Mrs Arogunmosa, Mummy Atiyat and the Chairperson Owode-Ede Alhaja Lawal affirmed that they were main association as evident by our name and just like other artisans that were recognized, we also need government ‘s support to function properly.
Comrade Abdul Hakeem Abdul Roheem popularly known as Akorede emphasized that the recognition is necessary as our importance can not be overemphasized when it’s time to exercise our franchise.
Adding : ” during elections there’s no polling unit you could go to that you wouldn’t meet at least a tailor, over all we need manpower to be able to handle our activities to as much as the law allows us to.
Other notable Frontline tailors that spoke at the anniversary included the group ex- chairman, Comrade Sulaiman, Alfa Ahmad, Hammed Olatunji, Daud Okikiola and Abd Fatai Abd Lateef affirmed that tailoring is very important and can take one to places.
Responding, Alhaji Abdul Ganiy Amoo Tiamiyu, appreciated the group for throwing their support for governor Ademola Adeleke renewed agenda come August 8, this year.
Saying: the power of operating a sustainable association like this lies in your hands, just sit down, increase your numbers, make the association strong by by telling those of you who are yet to get their P.V.C get it to vote for IMOLE LEKAN SI accordingly.
As you have known, governor Ademola Adeleke doesn’t take the plight of artisans lightly and his administration will try to assist you to gain the recognition you so deeply deserved.
AlhajiI Tiamiyu who is a commissioner in the State Universal Education Board (SUBEB) thanked the group and assured them that the government would continue collaborate with business(es) and ensure they receive the necessary support as at when due.
