Obasanjo Urges Egbas to Make Abeokuta Model City

 

In a heartfelt New Year address, former President Olusegun Obasanjo called on all Egbas to unite in transforming Abeokuta into a city so comfortable and appealing that visitors to Ogun State will have no reason to leave. 

The statement was made during a celebratory gathering at the residence of Dr. Gbenga Adeoye in Ibara GRA, Abeokuta, where prominent figures from various sectors came together to usher in the New Year.

Chief Obasanjo emphasised the importance of making Abeokuta an ideal place to live, noting its proximity to Lagos as a unique advantage. He expressed his commitment to ensuring the city continues to develop, offering a conducive and elegant environment for residents and visitors alike. "We must ensure that anyone who visits Abeokuta will find it so comfortable that they would not want to leave," he said.

The former President also acknowledged Dr. Gbenga Adeoye's significant contributions to the development of Egbaland and Ogun State, praising his continuous efforts to improve the region's social and economic landscape.

As part of the New Year celebrations, Pastor Funmi Kushimo (Apostle) delivered a sermon, urging attendees to place their faith in God for the year ahead. The message resonated with the crowd, encouraging them to trust in divine guidance as they navigated the year.

In attendance were notable figures such as Hon. Kayode Amusan, Senator Gbenga Obadara, Mr. Tunde Aroyeun, Chief Shina Luwoye, Chief Tokunbo Odebunmi, and many others, all of whom gathered to mark the occasion with Dr. Gbenga Adeoye and his family.

The New Year's gathering, which included family members, local dignitaries, business leaders, and close friends, underscored the spirit of unity and collective responsibility for making Egbaland a better place to live. Dr. Adeoye, in his vote of thanks, expressed gratitude to Chief Obasanjo and all the guests, highlighting the significance of their presence as a show of love and solidarity.

In closing, Dr. Adeoye encouraged all to remain kind-hearted in the new year and continue contributing to the betterment of Ogun State and Nigeria as a whole. He also shared a prophetic message that 2025 would be a year of the manifestation of God's power and glory, promising that the year ahead would surprise many with unexpected blessings and divine interventions.