The governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde has advised the citizens of Iseyin not to sell their land at a ridiculous price because in the next five years Iseyin land will be greatly appreciated.
According to ODUDUWA NEWS Correspondent, Gov. Makinde promised to ensure that Iseyin is turned to economic nerve of Oyo State through solid minerals.
Makinde made this disclosure today at Iseyin while giving his speech at the ongoing burial ceremony of the late Aseyin.
Makinde who was giving a reply to the statement credited to the President of Oke-Ogun Development Consultative Forum ODCF, Barr. Hamed Raji SAN where he implored Gov. Makinde to appeal to OYSROMA to ensure that some dilapidated roads in Iseyin are repaired to a motorable level.
Makinde said, I would not forget my campaign promise to ensure that Agriculture becomes the mainstay of Oyo State economy with Oke-Ogun becoming its major drive.
He said, he would ensure that tourism which is an important sector in Oke-Ogun is also given a major priority being part of accelerated development he campaigned with before his emergence as the Governor of Oyo State.
Makinde vouched to ensure that Ikere Gorge dam and other tourist centres in Oke-Ogun are given facelift.