Jubril Dotun Sanusi Commissions Bridges as Dr. Temitope GLORIOUS Continues One-Year Anniversary Celebrations

As part of ongoing activities to commemorate his first anniversary in office, the Executive Chairman of Ona Ara Local Government, Dr. Temitope Kolapo GLORIOUS, today supervised the commissioning of two additional newly constructed bridges—raising the number to three out of five transformative projects under his administration.

The bridges, located in the Aba Ẹku and Larodo communities, were officially declared open by the Ajia Olubadan of Ibadanland and Asiwaju of Ona Ara Local Government, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, during a well-attended ceremony that brought together political stakeholders, community leaders, and residents.

In a statement released by the Chairman’s Press Secretary, Mr. Rahmon Alawode, the commissioning marked the third in a series of five bridge projects executed under the local government’s visionary NEW ERA Agenda, which has become the hallmark of Dr. Glorious’ first year in office.

Delivering the welcome address, Hon. Windapo Oluwole, Vice Chairman and Political Head of Inukan LCDA, praised the collaborative spirit of the host communities and commended Dr. Glorious for demonstrating genuine grassroots leadership through impactful infrastructure development.

In his remarks, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi thanked Governor Seyi Makinde for appointing visionary and capable individuals such as Dr. Glorious to lead local governments effectively. He applauded the Chairman for his unwavering commitment to development and acknowledged the community for their steady cooperation. Chief Sanusi further assured residents of the timely completion of the remaining bridges and announced that the entire area would be lit up with solar-powered streetlights within the next two weeks.

In his address, Dr. Temitope Kolapo GLORIOUS reaffirmed his allegiance to Governor Makinde’s broader development strategy and expressed profound appreciation to Chief Jubril Sanusi for his constant support. He credited Chief Sanusi as the driving force behind the successful rehabilitation of the Ariyo–Dagbolu Road and revealed that the Oyo State Government has approved the long-anticipated reconstruction of the Odo Onigbese–Babanla Bridge, which is expected to be completed within the next three months.

Adding a professional perspective, Sanitarian Rashidat Popoola, Acting Head of Local Government Administration, highlighted the environmental significance of the bridge and culvert interventions. She likened them to initiatives typically carried out by global organizations like UNESCO and UNICEF, commending Dr. Glorious for prioritizing safety and environmental sustainability.

Leaders from the host communities, Elder Egungbenjo (Chairman, Isokan-Larodo) and Mr. Femi Sangodeyi, expressed sincere gratitude to the Chairman and his team for their commitment to responsive governance. They offered prayers for the continued success of the Makinde-led administration and ongoing progress in Ona Ara.

Distinguished guests at the ceremony included: Hon. Mufutau Ogunremi, SSA to Governor Makinde on SDGs, Hon. Femi Abolade (Yerima), Leader, Ona Ara Legislative Council, Hon. Mosobalaje Bakare, PDP Chairman, Chief Waheed Ajao Adurodekun, PDP Leader, Hon. Taiwo Ibrahim, Alfa Kehinde Adeyemo, Gbonka Olubadan, Oloye Aladorin, Mogaji Nurudeen Akinade, As well as Supervisory Councillors and Special Assistants

With celebrations ongoing, the people of Ona Ara remain confident in the promise of more community-driven, sustainable projects under the leadership of Dr. Temitope Kolapo GLORIOUS and the guiding framework of the NEW ERA Agenda.