…Appreciates Gov. Abiodun
The Management Board of the Light Up Iperu Scheme has felicitated its Chairman, Prince Wale Oyekoya, popularly known as Bama, on his appointment as a Consultant on Agriculture to the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON.
In a congratulatory message issued by the Secretary, Sir Yemi Adeitan, the board described Oyekoya’s appointment as very timely, apt, and well-deserved, given his professional pedigree and political antecedents. The Secretary further described the appointment as placing a round peg in a round hole.
“On behalf of the entire board, I write to felicitate you on this well-deserved appointment, which is not only apt but also timely, coming at a time when all efforts are geared towards sustainable agriculture and food security. We have no doubt in your ability, competence, and capacity to successfully deliver on this sensitive and important assignment. We send our best wishes and pray for a successful and impactful tenure for you,” said the Secretary in his message.
The board also expressed appreciation to the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for finding the Chairman worthy of the appointment and assured him of their support for the new appointee.
The newly appointed Consultant on Agriculture to the Governor of Ogun State and Chairman of the Light Up Iperu Scheme Management Board, Prince Wale Oyekoya, is an accomplished agriculturist and a fit-for-purpose technocrat who serves as an Agricultural Consultant to many states and the federal government of Nigeria. He is an agricultural entrepreneur and the Managing Director of Bama Farms Limited. He was a former Chairman of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He is also a Public Affairs Analyst who regularly features in the broadcast media to discuss topical issues, especially as they relate to agriculture and food security. Additionally, he is a writer and author with several publications to his credit.
A socialite of no mean repute and a community leader with a passion for grassroots development, Bama is the President of the prestigious Akesan Royal Executives and the Treasurer of the Iperu Development Association.
The appointment takes effect from Wednesday, 21st August 2024, according to a letter of appointment personally signed by the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON.
In reaction to his appointment, Prince Wale Oyekoya, who recently emerged as the General Leader of the All Progressives Congress in Iperu, thanked God for His grace and expressed his gratitude to the Governor for the wonderful opportunity. He pledged to justify the confidence reposed in him and to bring his extensive expertise in agriculture to bear in his new assignment.