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Osun community appeals for federal, state Government focus on town development
Written By: Udo Inobeme
09 Nov 2025 06:19 AM
Inisa, Osun - Residents of the Inisa community in the Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State has used the occasion of the 34th Inisa Day celebration over the weekend to appeal to the Federal Government and the Osun State Government for greater attention to the town’s development.
The community, which has relied heavily on self-funded infrastructure projects, expressed frustration over the lack of visible government impact, urging authorities to complement their efforts with targeted interventions.
The appeal, made during the vibrant cultural event attended by monarchs, politicians, and business moguls, highlighted the community’s resilience and unity as key drivers of local development.
The celebration also served as a platform to showcase Inisa’s rich cultural heritage while rallying support from indigenes at home and in the diaspora.
Speaking at the event, residents lamented that most of the town’s infrastructure such as roads, schools, and community centers has been financed through collective contributions rather than government support.
Alhaji Shuaib Oyedokun, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), underscored this sentiment.
“This community is not only growing but developing. We’ve not been seeing the impact of government in terms of development in this place, but we have that spirit of togetherness, and we’ve been doing things by ourselves,” Oyedokun told newsmen.
He called on the government to prioritize Inisa, specifically advocating for the establishment of tertiary institutions.
“We are therefore seeking government support at the federal and state levels to complement what we are doing. We need federal impact in this place,” he added, emphasizing the town’s potential as an educational hub.
The 34th Inisa Day celebration, which continues to grow in scale, was praised by former Osun State University (UniOsun) Vice Chancellor, Labo Popoola.
“This is the 34th Inisa Day celebration, and it keeps on getting better every year. The mobilization this year is so much,” Popoola noted, urging Inisa sons and daughters in the diaspora to contribute to the town’s progress.
“I just want to appeal to them to ensure that they are counted in the march to the development of Inisa town,” he said.
The event’s chairman, Professor Olatunde Babawale of the Inisa Descendants’ Union, described the celebration as an opportunity to showcase the town’s rich culture. He commended the community’s support and pledged continued efforts toward development.
“Inisa Day celebration is to showcase our rich culture, and I am sure people will gain a lot of things here today. We will always ensure that the development of Inisa town is our topmost priority,” Babawale assured.
The community, which has relied heavily on self-funded infrastructure projects, expressed frustration over the lack of visible government impact, urging authorities to complement their efforts with targeted interventions.
The appeal, made during the vibrant cultural event attended by monarchs, politicians, and business moguls, highlighted the community’s resilience and unity as key drivers of local development.
The celebration also served as a platform to showcase Inisa’s rich cultural heritage while rallying support from indigenes at home and in the diaspora.
Speaking at the event, residents lamented that most of the town’s infrastructure such as roads, schools, and community centers has been financed through collective contributions rather than government support.
Alhaji Shuaib Oyedokun, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), underscored this sentiment.
“This community is not only growing but developing. We’ve not been seeing the impact of government in terms of development in this place, but we have that spirit of togetherness, and we’ve been doing things by ourselves,” Oyedokun told newsmen.
He called on the government to prioritize Inisa, specifically advocating for the establishment of tertiary institutions.
“We are therefore seeking government support at the federal and state levels to complement what we are doing. We need federal impact in this place,” he added, emphasizing the town’s potential as an educational hub.
The 34th Inisa Day celebration, which continues to grow in scale, was praised by former Osun State University (UniOsun) Vice Chancellor, Labo Popoola.
“This is the 34th Inisa Day celebration, and it keeps on getting better every year. The mobilization this year is so much,” Popoola noted, urging Inisa sons and daughters in the diaspora to contribute to the town’s progress.
“I just want to appeal to them to ensure that they are counted in the march to the development of Inisa town,” he said.
The event’s chairman, Professor Olatunde Babawale of the Inisa Descendants’ Union, described the celebration as an opportunity to showcase the town’s rich culture. He commended the community’s support and pledged continued efforts toward development.
“Inisa Day celebration is to showcase our rich culture, and I am sure people will gain a lot of things here today. We will always ensure that the development of Inisa town is our topmost priority,” Babawale assured.
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