A Diploma awarding Vocational and Technical Training Institution, is
to be established in Iperu,ย Ikenne Local Government Area by the Ogun
State Government.
The Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun who disclosed this at the Akesan Day
celebration held at the Kesington Adebutu Civil Centre, Iperu, also
said a High and Magistrate Courts, would also be emplaced in the town.
He said the townโs main market and some intra roads would be built to
modern standard to ensure that the people enjoy the dividends of
democracy.
Abiodun while pledging that his administration would provide basic
needs of the people, observed that palliative measures being carried
out on some roads across the state, including those leading to the
ancient town were being carried out to ease the burden of motorists in
the areas.
The Governor described his administration’s long lists of achievements
in the last six months as tip of the iceberg. Among the achievements
according to him are; rehabilitation of 236 public primary schools and
236 Primary Health Centres, the Anchor Borrowers Scheme of where
10,000 agriprenuers might emerge soon and the Security Trust Fund
which purchase 100 four wheel vehicles and 200 motor-bicycle to fight
crimes were to ensure security, human capital development and boost
food security in the country.
Prince Abiodun said this year’s Akesan Day was to appreciate God,
celebrate the rich culture and tradition of as well as to re- unite
all sons and daughters for the progress and development of the town,
urging the people to engage in self-help projects to bring more
development to the town.
The Alaperu of Iperu, Oba Idowu Adeleke Basibo, in his remark,
acknowledged the people’s oriented programmes of the government,
calling on all sons and daughters as well as well-meaning individuals
to join hands with him to town to enviable height.
Also speaking, the Chairman, Iperu Community Development Association,
Chief Jide Oyeti, appealed for the establishment of a diploma awarding
institution to provide training for youths in vocational and Technical
skills to enable them be self-employed.
He said the Association has mapped out Projects for execution,
including the completion of the community Primary Health Centre
started six years ago and other self-help projects that would add
value to the indigenes and residents of the town
