Asiwaju of Ayere Donates N10m, Commissions Solar Borehole in Ogidi Community
By Stephen Adeleye
The Asiwaju of Ayere Kingdom, Prince Olatunji Olusoji, has provided a solar-powered borehole and donated N10 million towards the construction of the Ogidi Ela Community Centre in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The donation and project commissioning took place on Saturday at the Ogidi community annual festival, which brought together sons, daughters and friends of Ogidi Kingdom to celebrate culture, unity and development.
Prince Olusoji, the Bashorun Akinjagunla of Ogidi kingdom, said the gesture reflected his commitment to complementing government efforts at the grassroots.
He described the solar borehole as a step towards ensuring sustainable access to clean water, while the proposed community centre is expected to serve as a hub for social, cultural and developmental activities.
The Philanthropist also urged the people to sustain their support for President Bola Tinubu and Gov. Ahmed Ododo, noting that their administrations have recorded visible progress in governance and infrastructure across the country and the state.
“Cooperation between the people and government remains vital to sustaining the gains of good governance and community development,” he said.
As a chieftaincy title holder, Prince Olusoji added that philanthropy is both a duty and a privilege.
“My contributions are aimed at supporting the community’s growth and improving the welfare of our people,” he stated.
The gesture drew loud applause from residents, who praised the Asiwaju for his consistent support.
Comrade Oladele John Nihi, Special Adviser on Youth and Student Matters, described him as “a blessing to humanity whose philanthropic works cut across Kogi State.”
Responding on behalf of the community, Otunba Shuaib Ipinmisho, thanked the Asiwaju for his generosity and commitment to Ogidi’s progress.
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