The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has called on the South West Development Commission (SWDC) to give attention to the infrastructural and socioeconomic challenges facing the region.
The monarch made the call while welcoming the establishment of the Commission and the appointment of its leadership. He highlighted infrastructure, ecological challenges, security and sustainable development as important areas requiring continued regional attention.
The Ooni expressed confidence in the ability of the Commission’s leadership to contribute meaningfully to the development of the South West, while emphasising the importance of integrity, dedication and a focus on delivering tangible benefits to the people.
He also called for the support of traditional institutions, state governments, civil society organisations and other stakeholders, recognising that sustainable regional development requires collaboration across different sectors.
The remarks reinforce the important role of stakeholder engagement as SWDC works towards fulfilling its mandate and supporting coordinated development across the South West.