12-10-2016
Aregbesola visits Otan Ayegbaju, lauds Olumakaiye

By Oluaotinews

The governor of the state of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has commmended the bishop of Osun North-East Anglican diocese, reverend Humphrey Olumakaiye on his achievement so far in academic and spiritual development of Otan Ayegbaju.

The governor, who was an invitee at the official commissioning of the ten-classroom block built by the Anglican diocese, maintained that the diocese has immensely contributed to the development of the town as he lauds the brain that opined the existence of the diocese in Otan Ayegbaju.

According to Aregbesola whose visit was acknowledged by a host of different community personalities led by Tokede Hakeem, a notable community leader, "Anglican church with this development cum the presence of Oke-Maria would make Otan Ayegbaju a Christian Spiritual Centre in years to come."

In his speech titled "religion and education", the governor emphatically commended the religious achievements in the town claiming that the friendly temperature of the town is the attribute of the success streak.
While delivering his speech, the governor called on individuals to ensure that their wards are educated against all odds stating that Africa is far behind Europe in terms of technology advancement due to the level of illiteracy.

In his statement, the governor insisted that the new inventiveness in the town would be incredible provided that it provides an holiday resort in its venue. The governor explained that such venue would serve as a rest house for the visitors to enjoy beautiful temperature of the town.

The event, which was scheduled for the commissioning of ultra-modern Multi-million block of classrooms for the Evangel College, Otan Ayegbaju (ECO); Block of five-Classroom extension built by Women Organisation of the Diocese for the nursery and primary section of the school, others are: Olori Ololade Oyinlola Multi-purpose Hall and a prayer tower situated at Mountain of Visitation, enjoyed the presence of the past governors of the state, Chief Bisi Akande and Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola and a host of other important personalities from the town and the within the state.

The event also recorded the presence of the Most Revd Nicholas Okoh, the Archbishop and Primate of All Nigeria Anglican Communion, who commissioned the projects with the assistance of Archbishops and Bishops.