Birthday: Oluyole LG Chairman Felicitates Oyo Commissioner For Lands, Engr. Open-Salawu

The Executive Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Asiwaju Akeem Olatunji, has described the state Commissioner for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Mr. William Akin-Funmilayo and the Executive Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on Project Monitoring, Engr. Muftau Open-Salawu as exemplary leaders.

Olatinji in his birthday felicitations to the duo lauded their selflessness and dedication to public service while helping the governor drive his vision for the state in their individual capacities.

In his congratulatory message on Saturda, May 10, Olatinji celebrated both individuals not just for marking another year of life, but for their outstanding service and contributions to the progress of Oyo State so far.

He described them as exemplary leaders whose professional achievements and dedication to public service continue to inspire the younger generation.

“The Commissioner for Lands, Hon. Williams Akin-Funmilayo, has been an important figure in the state’s ongoing urban development and land reform efforts.

“Under his stewardship, the Ministry of Lands has implemented far-reaching policies that have streamlined land documentation processes, attracted real estate investments, and resolved long-standing land disputes.

“His approach to transparent governance and infrastructural planning has earned him accolades from both state officials and private stakeholders, and there’s no better time to celebrate him specially than on his special day like this,” Olatinji said.

Furthermore, Olatunji said, “Engr. Muftau Open Salawu has distinguished himself as a passionate technocrat with a strong legacy in engineering and civic development.

“As the Executive Assistant to the governor on Project Monitoring in Oyo State, Engr. Salawu supervised major road rehabilitation projects and infrastructural upgrades that improved connectivity and safety across the state.

“Beyond his technical acumen, he remains a respected community leader and a traditional leader, advocating for youth empowerment and education through various philanthropic gestures at his hometown in Ogbomoso.

“Today, we celebrate not only their birthdays but their unrelenting dedication to the vision of our father and leader, Governor Seyi Makinde towards driving the economic growth of Oyo State.

“Hon. Akin-Funmilayo’s visionary reforms in land management and Engr. Salawu’s transformative infrastructure work are legacies that speak for themselves.

“On behalf of the people of Oluyole Local Government, I wish them continued strength, wisdom, and fulfillment in their service to humanity.”