PHOTOS: CCII Honors Open Salawu, Commends Makinde’s Relentless Drive for Project Delivery
The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), which is an umbrella body for all the socio-cultural societies/clubs of Ibadan extraction both at home and in diaspora, has honored Hon. Muftau Open Salawu, Director-General of the Oyo State Project Performance Monitoring Agency, with a prestigious award as Champion of Ibadan Development.
The award was presented during a ceremony on Tuesday, where the CCII President, Sulaimon Ajewole, commended Open Salawu for his optimal performance in project delivery, which has greatly impacted Ibadan’s infrastructure development.
Ajewole praised Governor Seyi Makinde for his confidence in Open Salawu and described the Governor as relentless in driving project delivery through capable hands.
He encouraged Open Salawu to remain focused in project delivery, saying the award is a reward for hard work.
However, in his acceptance speech, Open Salawu, who dedicated the award to Governor Seyi Makinde, acknowledged Ibadan’s longstanding infrastructure needs.
He lauded Governor Makinde’s exceptional efforts in upgrading the city’s infrastructure, setting him apart from previous governors from Ibadan.
The Director-General noted that Ibadan is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with major infrastructure projects like the Circular Road and Ladoke Akintola Airport, alongside over 100km of township road resurfacing.
He added, “The surge in real estate development further underscores Ibadan’s growth, marking this period as one of its most prosperous times.
“Ladoke Akintola Airport: The project is designed to transform the airport into a modern, world-class facility, enhancing travel experiences, boosting economic growth, attracting investments, and empowering the people of Oyo State.
“Circular road: The 110 km Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road which is designed to encircle the entirety of Ibadan will strategically link the Ibadan-Ife Expressway, the Moniya Train Station, Ibadan Inland Dry Port, the proposed Oluyole Free Trade Zone and different parts of the Ibadan Metropolis. The Circular Road will also ease the flow of traffic in strategic locations in the metropolis as well as drive more development in Oyo State.
“Additionally, numerous projects are underway in the education and healthcare sectors, further solidifying Ibadan’s growth trajectory.
“As Chairman of the Project Performance Monitoring Agency, I can confidently say that Governor Engr Seyi Makinde is relentless in driving project delivery. I assure all zones in Oyo State that they will receive their fair share of infrastructure development”.
One of the main objectives for CCII formation is to provide a forum for the coordination and harmonization of the development efforts of the constituent societies towards the promotion of economic, social, education and cultural interest of Ibadanland with a view to achieving the fullest measure of effectiveness.
Popular radio broadcaster and managing director of Agidigbo FM, Oriyomi Hamzat, was among those honored by CCII.
The event had in attendance several traditional and community leaders, including the chairman of Ogbomoso North local government, Hon. George Ogunlade, Oyo government functionaries, and host of others.
