The Odofin of Igede Ekiti,High Chief Emmanuel Adetona has enjoined the Ekiti State Govt to prioritize uplifting roads linking agricultural settlements with the township in the new year.
Chief Adetona made this call in an exclusive chat with TOP People’s News in Igede Ekiti on the new year eve. He commended the Governor Oyebanji -led government in Ekiti State on its giant strides in road construction and rehabilitation
He however opined that uplifting roads linking farm settlements to the township would ease movement of farm products to the markets and encourage more people to get involved in farming.
Chief Adetona also advises public office holders especially at the grassroots to eschew the current unbridled pursuit of self interest and follow the enviable example of the nation’s fathers of politics like Chief Obafemi Awolowo who prioritize public interest above selfish goals.
The high chief succinctly decried the Odious get rich quick syndrome among many young people in the society which has led to numerous heinous crime pervading nation today.
