Senator Yayi lauded for Streetlight Project

Late MKO Abiola family has applauded the Senator representing Ogun West senatorial district, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola popularly known as Yayi, for donating solar-powered streetlights to the Iyana Sabo community, stretching from MKO Abiola Junction to Iyana Sabo Street in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.  The Head of the late MKO Abiola family, who is […]

Late MKO Abiola family has applauded the Senator representing Ogun West senatorial district, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola popularly known as Yayi, for donating solar-powered streetlights to the Iyana Sabo community, stretching from MKO Abiola Junction to Iyana Sabo Street in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. 

The Head of the late MKO Abiola family, who is also the first son of the late Alhaja Kudirat Abiola, Alhaji Olamilekan Abiola, made the commendation on Tuesday while inspecting the newly installed streetlights at the specific areas.

While addressing journalists shortly after the inspection, Alhaji Abiola explained that the project came at a time the community needed it most, especially to improve security and visibility at night.

According to him, “We sincerely appreciate Senator Yayi for this timely intervention, Bringing such a project to the very area where our father’s house stands shows he still remembers the legacy of Chief MKO Abiola and the values he lived for.

“These lights will not only beautify the streets but will also strengthen security and reduce crime in the community.

Alhaji Abiola, therefore urged residents of the community to ensure proper maintenance of the solar streetlights to sustain their benefits and protect the senator’s investment in the area.

“We must all take responsibility to maintain these project, they are for the good of everyone, and we should see them as our collective property,” he concluded.

Also speaking, the Chairman of the Abiola Family Youth Wing, Ambassador Saheed Abiola, also lauded Senator Yayi’s gesture, describing it as proof that Yayi remains one of the few politicians who still honor the memory of Chief MKO Abiola.

He said, “We have seen politicians come and go, but only a few truly remember the legacy of our father, Chief MKO Abiola. Senator Yayi has distinguished himself as one of them. ”

“This project shows that he not only respect the Late Abiola family but also values the ideals of justice, empowerment, and progress that our father stood for.”

Ambassador Abiola also revealed that the family had earlier reached out to Senator Yayi with a request for the installation of the streetlights to enhance safety and development in the area, and that the senator graciously approved and executed the project in response to their appeal.

“We must also acknowledge that this project came through our family’s facilitation. We reached out to Senator Yayi, and he didn’t hesitate to act.”

The Chairman of the Abiola Family Youth Wing, therefore appealed to the Federal Government to consider the Head of the MKO Abiola family, Alhaji Olamilekan Abiola, for a federal appointment in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second tenure.

According to him, Alhaji Olamilekan remains the strength and unifying voice of the Abiola family, serving as the only mouthpiece who constantly listens to and represents the interests of Abiola family youths across the country.