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The Eselu of Eselu kingdom in Yewa North local government area of Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi has called on the federal government to ease the present economic hardship experienced by citizens by opening all borders in the country for the importation of goods. He said this has become necessary considering the level of hunger
Open borders to ease economic hardship, Eselu of Eselu kingdom advises Tinubu
The Eselu of Eselu kingdom in Yewa North local government area of Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi has called on the federal government to ease the present economic hardship experienced by citizens by opening all borders in the country for the importation of goods.
He said this has become necessary considering the level of hunger and poverty in the country.
Oba Akinyemi who made the call during the inauguration of the new executive members of the Integrity Obas Forum, advised the government to be mindful of policies that could jeopardize the country.
He charged the new executive to allow transparency and accountability be their watchword, adding that they should live and act by their name which is integrity.
On the implementation of the new National minimum wage, Oba Eselu pleaded with the federal government for quick implementation of the new salary structure for Nigerian workers, commending Governor Dapo Abiodun for holding meetings with labour leaders in the state for quick payment of the N70,000 minimum wage for state workers.
One of the forum patrons, the Alawowo of Awowo, Oba Abdulgafar Tijani in his remarks, charged the new executive members of the forum to be united, remain focused and show the spirit of transparency and accountability while performing their duties.
In his acceptance speech, the new president of the forum, Oba Adewunmi Odutala, the Onibudo Aiyetoro Ibudo, in Ado Odo / Ota local government area of the state, said the vision and mission of the forum is to assist all the forum members and the society at large among others.
Some traditional rulers were decorated as patrons of the forum which include Oba Mufutau Adebayo Lawal, Onipe of Ipe, Kwara state and Oba Najeemdeen Oladele Odugbemi, Olu of Lisa Kingdom, the Royal Patron of Ogun NUJ and South West, among others.
Open borders to ease economic hardship, Eselu of Eselu kingdom advises Tinubu