It was an epoch making event on Thursday , filled with rejoicing ,prayers and encomium showered on Governor Adeleke and the DLI 1.4 OSUN CARES, when the formal commissioning of a maternity Centre came into being at Antakiti Community in Olorunda Local Government of Osun State.
While reading her speech, the General Manager, Osun CSDA, Mrs Funmi Abokede was full of praises to the executive governor of Osun State , Adeleke ,and the coordinators of the project in the community for making the project a reality.
‘’I am happy that we are not disappointed. It is your unity in this community that allows this type of a good thing to happen today’’. ‘’I came from Olorunda LG and Iam happy that you did not disappoint me and the LG because of your full support’’ .
According to Mrs Abokede, the community has benefitted from the development projects of Osun Cares before. Facilities such as Electricity Transformer and drainages have been provided for this community before; now another opportunity came for this Maternity Centre being commissioned today’’.
‘’I congratulate you all. With this maternity Centre, those that need medical attention can boldly walk in and be attended to. There, your pregnant women can go for delivery with ease.’’
‘’We have also provided health workers for both day and night services to improve and assist better health conditions in the community’’, she said.
In his contribution, Alhaji. Gani OlaOluwa, expressed his joy having the opportunity to witness the commissioning of the Maternity Centre in Antakiti Community.
He said,’’ Iam impressed by the cooperation in place in this community. You have not allowed religion or other things to create problems in your midst. Everywhere , there is openness ,people here watch over one another which has helped in the security of lives and properties in the community’’.
According to Alhaji Gani OlaOluwa,’’another thing that impressed me is your faithfulness towards one another and the community project put in place here. Your understanding of one another and cooperation allows good decision making. I pray therefore , that the cooperation you have ,, that brings well-being to the community , both to the old and young should continue for future generation to emulate’’.
‘’ In their chorus response, the community while showering praises lazed with intermittent singing to show appreciation to Governor Adeleke and the Osun Cares management, is hoping for more community project in their domain, Antakiti.
‘’We thank you for all the projects and amenities you have been providing for us , but we still need more’’. ‘’We need good and motorable roads and we hope you will come to our aid’’.
Dignitaries present at the occasion include: The GM Osun CSDA, Mrs Funmi Abokede, Hon. Nurudeen Emiloju, Hon. Commissioner for Development, Ismail Ademola, Women leader Alhaja Bola, Baale of Antankiti {Community Head}, religious leaders and others.
Veteran broadcaster/journalist Dele Tomori anchored the ceremony .