(Gov. Ademola Adeleke)
(Haj Ganiyu Tiamiyu commended Gov. Ademola Adeleke’s commitment to the overall economic growth of Osun State)
(Hon commissioner for Cooperative and Empowerment, Prince Bayo Ogungbaungbe,delivering the governor ‘s address with Hon Lukuman Oyekola Afolabi standing with him)
(Hon Ayinde with president General, Haj Tajudeen Isiaq Adekilekun)
By Olabisi Kazeem ( Imam Ailaka)
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the growth and development of Cooperative societies in Osun by providing enabling legislation, financial support and capacity building initiatives.
(Hon Ayinde at the function)
(President General with some members of the society)
Senator Adeleke, who was represented by the Osun State Commissioner for Cooperative and Empowerment, Prince Bayo Ogungbaungbe, gave the assurance on Saturday during the 2nd Annual anniversary of ADEKILEKUN OTITOLOJU COOPERATIVE SOCIETY in Ede.
(These are: Alhajis Hameed Olagoke, Abideen Abiodun Olagoke and Hon Lukuman Afolabi)
Hon Ogungbaungbe said Governor Adeleke led administration in the state, has always commited to combat poverty and assist Cooperative societies in reclaiming their previous influence.
In his welcome address, the chairman Board of the committee OTITOLOJU COOPERATIVE SOCIETY, Alhaji Abdul Ganiy Amoo Tiamiyu emphasized the importance of Cooperative societies by recognizing them as associations and enterprises through which citizens can enhance their lives while contributing to the economic, social, cultural and political development of their community, state and the nation.
Hon. Ganiyu Amoo Tiamiyu, a serving Commissioner in the state Education Board, (SUBEB) lauded the commitment of the president and it’s executive members for their steadfastness and transparent manners in their dealings with members all the time.
This, according to him, reflected on the society ‘s achievements and lauded the commitment of members in fostering mutual support, particularly in the area of timely loan disbursement. He narrated.
The event held at AHMADIYA COLLEGE, Ede was well attended by top management staff of the commission, Representatives of Osun State Ministry of Commerce and Cooperative services.
(Items distributed for the diligent cooperators)
In his speech, the president General of Ede Otitoloju Cooperative society, Alh Tajudeen Isiaq Adekilekun expressed immense gratitude to Almighty ALLAH and all cooperators for their resilience, unwavering supports and dedication.
Comrade Tajudeen said that the journey was started by ten members two years ago but today, with our little efforts and determination to succeed this is what God has done.
“I want to emphasize out the total commitment to the ideas of Cooperative business through meaningful engagement of all members, with a view to further repositioning the society.
(President General, Haj Tajudeen Isiaq Adekilekun speaking at the colourful event)
In his own assertion, a member, Federal House of reps Hon Bamidele Salaam encouraged cooperators to utilize their loans wisely and explore viable investment opportunities considering the economic situation of the country.
Hon Salaam who was represented by Alhaji Hameed Olagoke said :”Given the prevailing economic situation of the country, it is essential for Otitoloju Cooperative and societies to promote sound financial stewardship among it’s members by encouraging cooperators to utilize their loans judiciously and seek out viable and sustainable investment opportunities.
Alhaji Olagoke, a veteran politician who was one time an honourable member representing IWOYE Constituency, Egbedore Local Government reminded the gathering how Hon Bamidele Salaam started women cooperative in Ejigbo some years back with just sixty members.
He added that at the end of the year, fifty seven of the members who used the loan judiciously came to return the money but as their patriotism seen by Hon Salaam, he let them to go with the money.
He seized the opportunity to announce the sum of one hundred thousand Naira donated by Hon Salaam as his contribution to develop the initiative of ADEKILEKUN OTITOLOJU cooperative movement.
Hon Afolabi Lukuman Oyekola, the executive chairman,. Ede South Local Government while delivering the goodwill message of Yeyeluwa Modupeola Adeleke expressed delight to Adekilekun Otitoloju for establishing an empowerment institution like to curb hardship ravaging the nation.
According to him, it would serve as a relief for the cooperators to take care of themselves at this critical period when our grassroot administration in Osun State was facing maltreatment from evils of good governance of Governor Ademola Adeleke.
He said Yeyeluwa was not here personally today due to her tight schedules but directed me to announce on her behalf the donation of a BUS vehicle to your society as her own contribution for now.
He used the occasion to admonish the gathering to use their electoral power for Governor Adeleke comes August 8, to continue his efficient, fruitful and smooth service delivery across the entire state.
According to him “it’s imperative that all financial decisions are informed by a clear understanding of the country ‘s current economic conditions, ensuring that our strategies remain both responsive and resilient in the face of national and global challenges”, he concluded.
Another Speaker at the occasion, Hon Haseem Adebowale,who was one time Director of Ede informal Sector, C.I.C.U Limited, commended the Adekilekun Otitoloju Cooperative Society for it’s transparency and diligence. He Urged members to strictly adhere to the society ‘s laid down rules and regulations.
Hon Hasheem who was one time a Director of Ede informal Sector, CICU Limited called on all Cooperative leaders to emulate Adekilekun Otitoloju in their day to day dealings with their members.
In another development, Alhaji Aabideen Abiodun Olagoke popularly known as Abbey ASIAWO commended governor Ademola Adeleke for his visionary leadership by providing enabling environment for Cooperative society to thrive.
Alh Abiodun who represented MD/ CEO, Osun State Investment Company Limited, OSICOL, Alhaji Taofeeq Kolawole Alimi expressed delight by seeing more women in Adekilekun Otitoloju Cooperative society, was a testament that “the group is doing well and really adding sustainable value to the state as women normally prioritize home management in everything they get from their economic activities.
He used the occasion to admonish the executive committee of the group to patronize OSICOL products particularly ESSENCE TABLE WATER as the company is state sponsored and adding value to the economy of the state especially through job creation, he concluded.
Top government functionaries present included Permanent Secretary on Education Alhaji M.A.K Jimoh; S.S.A to the governor on Cooperative and Empowerment Alhaja Funke Adebayo; S.S.A Lasiariyu Salami and others.
Other present were Alhaji kholeed Babatunde OIabode, Alhaji Ismael Olayiwola Barrister Dhokrullai Adewale among others.The event was adequately anchored by famous radio presenter, Prince Adeyemi Olabode.