What can be described as a rare event, unfold today at the residence of the immediate Past Executive Chairman of Ona-Ara Local Government, Oyo State, Hon. Sanusi Musibau Adesina, popularly called SHABA as the ASSOCIATION OF REGISTERED SOClAL YOUTH CLUB OF OYO STATE ( ARSOYOC), Ona-Ara Local Government Chapter today the 31st of December, 2024; paid a Solidarity and Commendation Visit to the former council boss.
In a release made available to newsmen, the group led by the current coordinator, Comrade Akinbola Abeeb, also known as AHERA, disclosed that, during their last meeting of the year, they were analysing the gesture,both in kind and cash to their association, individuals and other youth groups in the local government, as well as the performances of the immediate Past Executive Chairman of Ona-Ara Local Government, Hon. SHABA, while in office and even after leaving the office, most especially in area of Security, Infrastructural development, Empowerment, Education, Health, Agriculture, Scholarship, Religion peaceful coexistence, Good interpersonal relationships among the traditional institutions in Ona-Ara LGA and lastly, his friendly and open door policy.
And resolution was made, that the former council boss deserved to be appreciated and commended, and that is why representive of each youth group together with the coordinator decided to pay the solidarity visit.
They therefore, on behalf of thousands of their members in Ona-Ara LGA pledged their unflinching support to the former council boss and his future ambition. They prayed that God will continue to strengthen him, bless him and protect him, his families and loved ones.
While responding, the former council boss, appreciates God Almighty the giver of lives and opportunities for his Grace and Mercy over his life, family and the entire good people of Ona-Ara Local Government, he also thanked his leader and mentor, Engr. Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde, FNSE, the Executive Governor of Oyo State for the opportunity to serve his people.
He described the ARSOYOC visit as surprised, he commended them for the recognition and described the groups as an entity full of wise, prestigious and industrious youths.
He stated further that, ONA-ARA ARSOYOC has really made his day, he also commended them for their unflinching support during his administration as the council boss, which can’t be compared with others.
He prayed that the association will continue to progress and fulfill his mandates, and that each member will continue to excel and experience great turnaround.
In his final remarks, Hon. SHABA promised to continue to uphold and support the rights, privileges, programs, policies, benefits of youths and youth advocacy groups.
He said, on his future ambition, everything is in God’s hand, that he (God) knows the best.
He thanked them specially for the visit and wished them prosperous new year 2025.
The group finally handed over their Solidarity and Commendation letter to Hon. SHABA.
The ARSOYOC representative present includes, Comrade Abeeb Akinbola, the Coordinator for Ona-Ara LGA, Aare Oyetunde Abd”Wasii Oyekunle,( Another Group Representative), Comrade Bada (Also another group representative), as well as Comrade Mutiu.