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BY ABU-SATAR HAMED
ILARO-YWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The people of Ilaro and the broader Yewaland community have expressed profound gratitude to Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, former President of Nigeria, for his visionary initiative that promises to leave a lasting legacy for generations yet unborn.
Chief Obasanjo, accompanied by his childhood friend, Oba Jacob Omolade, the Olubara of Ibara, Ogun State, on Monday, November 25, 2024, paid a surprise visit to Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, MFR, the Olu of Ilaro, Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, and Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas.
The visit coincided with the just-concluded Oronna Ilaro Festival and included the presentation of the final architectural design for the proposed Oronna Park in Ilaro-Yewa.
The Oronna Park project, conceived by Chief Obasanjo, is aimed at fostering youth development and enriching the cultural and social life of communities in Ijebu, Remo, and Yewa regions.
The state-of-the-art facility will include a cinema hall, 100-capacity mini hall, banking hall, game center/lounge, bar, senior citizen center, an open-roof lounge and football viewing center
These amenities are designed to create a vibrant hub for entertainment, education, and community interaction.
Chief Obasanjo disclosed that construction of the Oronna Park will commence in the first quarter of 2025.
He also revealed progress on a similar initiative, the Obanta Centre in Ijebu Ode, which is currently under construction and is expected to be commissioned by mid-2025.
This initiative by Chief Obasanjo has been widely lauded as a significant contribution to the socio-economic development of Ogun State.
His commitment to creating spaces that foster growth, learning, and unity has solidified his status as a leader devoted to the well-being of all Nigerians.
The people of Ilaro and Yewaland look forward to the realization of this project and the opportunities it will provide for their community.
