…pledges to support other Communities in Ekiti Central Senatorial District
The Senate Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele
has donated a brand-new 2025 Coaster Bus to the Oluyin in council as he was conferred with the title of Olu Omo of Iyin Kingdom.
The donation was announced during the 2025 Iyin-Day Celebration at the Oluyin’s Palace in Iyin-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
Senator Bamidele also pledged to coordinate five hundred million naira for Iyin developmental projects and distribute twenty percent of the funds raised at the event to thirty six other towns in Ekiti Central Senatorial District.
While emphasizing unity and shared development, the Oluomo of Iyin Kingdom who is the Senate Leader, said he is indebted to 36 out of the 37 towns in Ekiti Central Senatorial District as he couldn’t attend the Day celebrations of those other towns within his Senatorial District which necessitated the pledge of giving the rest 36 towns the twenty per cent of the total money raised at the occasion.
Senator Bamidele explained that he decided to focus his attention on the three-in-one celebration of Iyin Ekiti, marking the annual Iyin Day, the 75th anniversary of the unification of the Iyin Kingdom and the fifth coronation anniversary of the Oluyin of Iyin EKiti, Oba Adeola Ajakaye.
Commending the Senate Leader for his contributions to the national development, the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, described him as the pillar and engine room of the National Assembly due to his dedication to the development of Ekiti and Nigeria as a whole.
“This man, your son, is the pillar of the Senate. Whatever he does, he thinks first of Ekiti, then of Nigeria.
“He works day and night to unite the Senate for the best interest of this country”,
The Deputy Senate President promised to support the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences facilitated to the town by Senator Bamidele by constructing a building from his personal resources”
In his royal address, the Oluyin of Iyin Ekiti, Oba Adeola Ajakaye described the event as “a celebration of unity, heritage, and progress, noting that the one billion naira fund would be used to finance key community projects such as construction of a pavilion for community events, shopping complex, housing units, hall of fame, and youth empowerment initiatives.
The traditional ruler therefore called on all citizens and friends of Iyin, both at home and abroad, to contribute to the community’s growth to leave a lasting legacy for future generations.
The royal father seized the opportunity to highlight some achievements so far recorded during his five-year reign to include installation of solar-powered streetlights, road rehabilitation, construction of an ultra-modern market, and free medical outreaches for young and aged.
According to him, These achievements are not mere coincidences; they are the fruits of unity, sacrifice, and shared vision. When Iyin speaks with one voice and works with one purpose, nothing is impossible” , the monarch stated.
At the colourful occasion well graced by a good number of the National Assembly Members and Royal Fathers, also had some other eminent Nigerians in attendance who all donated handsomely towards the development of Iyin Ekiti.
