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Akoko Market women shower encomiums on Ondo Reps member, BTO

Dec 29, 2020

It’s a common saying among the Yorubas that when ones son does well, he deserves to be praised.

The Yoruba culture is one that appreciates and celebrate a good name, as it’s always said among them, “a good name is better than gold”.

Thus it is the desire of men from among the Yoruba to be identified as a true Omoluabi, one that’s well brought up and nurtured, who understands the way of the elders, the importance of self worth, humility, selfless sacrifice and exemplary living.

It’s indeed a spectacular sight on the 24th of December 2020, as market women from Akoko North East and North West gathered to shower Encomiums on one of their illustrious son, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, (BTO), a member of the Federal Lawmaker representing Akoko North East /North West Federal Constituency.

The Market women who were led by the Iya- Alaje of Akokoland, Alhaja (Chief Mrs) Muhammad Risikatu expressed their heartfelt appreciation to Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, saying that they are indeed blessed to having a Lawmaker who truly cares for his people.

The Market Women received start-up capitals for their businesses and other items from the Lawmaker to celebrate the festive period, an initiative which the Lawmaker promised to be a continuous one.

While praising the Lawmaker, the Women stated that the activities of the Lawmaker in the town is unprecedented in the history of the town, explaining that the Constituencies had witnessed immense growth and development since he assume office.

According to him,” We the leagues of the Market women in Akoko Land are pleased with BTO, we need no further proof to validate his mandate.

Based on what he has done among us, what he is doing and the ones he promised to do for us, we are fully convinced that we have a true leader among us and we are fully committed to support him and ensuring the sustenance of his good works amongst us.”

The Iya- Alaje, Alhaja Chief Mrs. Muhammad Risikatu enjoined the Lawmaker never to relent with his numerous good works, stating that he has started well among them, and they really appreciate his good gesture among them.

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