By Lanre Adesanya
The nomination of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola,the immediate past Governor of Osun State for ministerial confirmation by the Nigerian Senate, have been described by various stakeholders in the Lagos polity as a very apt decision by the President Mohammadu Buhari led adminstration.
The assertion was made by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Organizing Secretary and Apex leader Alimosho Alhaji Abdullahi Enilolobo, who led a crowd of party faithful to the arrival wing of the Muritala International Airport to welcome and congratulate Aregbesola who just returned from his trip abroad,over his nomination.
According to Enilolobo, Aregbesola who he described as a resourceful manager of men, will fit into any portfolio eventually allot to him going by his antecedent in the governance of Osun State.
He said,”I am elated and happy to have led this teeming members of our great party, APC, to receive my boss, my leader and my father, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who has just been nominated as a minister in the next level Government of President Buhari.
“I am optimistic that Ogbeni Aregbesola will deliver on any portfolio he handles, as he is so vast in human, society and economic development.
“Let me use this medium to appreciate those who came out in their large numbers to receive Oranmiyan, this shows we are committed to the progress of our party and leaders.”
The teeming APC faithful and loyalist of the nominee all trouped to the arrival flank of the airport displaying banners and other posters with various inscriptions restating their loyalty for Aregbesola and the National leader of the party,Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“Welcome home and congratulations on your nomination as minister of the federal republic of Nigeria’, We are proud of you Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola’, AregbeMandate 100%’, among others.
The team sang and danced to welcome him and later joined his convoy to Bourdillon where he later went to pay homage to Tinubu.
They were received by members of Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC)Cardinal James Odunbaku, Alhaji Ganiyu Badmus among other top APC chieftains.
Cardinal James Odunbaku prayed for more wisdom, knowledge and understanding for Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, so as to achieve great results in his new position
In appreciation of the worthy feat attained by their reputable leader, a group known as The Formidable Team induct Aregbesola in their Hall of fame, as they officially presented him with a Leadership Award at the residence of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The group’s founder, Hon. Rasheed Makinde, member Lagos State House of Assembly, representing Ifako Ijaiye Constituency 02, also lauded the nomination of Aregbesola as a minister of the federal republic.
“I am very optimistic that Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola will not disappoint his teeming followers as his antecedent had shown his leadership qualities.
“This award has been my team’s initiative to appreciate the various efforts made by Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola toward setting our constituency Ifako Ijaiye on the path of greatness.
“We are under his umbrella, he is our leader and role model, for his numerous contributions over the successes recorded so far in our dear constituency, we decided to bestow on him this leadership award.
“So as to show our sincere appreciation. As you can see, his nomination into the federal executive council is just a confirmation of his movement into the national hall of fame.
” We wish him resounding success, good health and long life.” Makinde said.
Present at the airport to receive Aregbesola are; Alhaji Abdullahi Enilolobo, Hon. Bisi Yusuf, Hon. Makinde Rasheed Lanre, Hon. Kehinde Joseph, Hon. Usamat Akinbile-Yusuf, Hon. Jude Idimogu, Alhaji Tajudeen Olorunwa, Hon. Adeleke Ipaye, Alhaji Yisa Y., Hon. Sesan Sobande,Alhaji Abdulwahab Ajulo, Prince Adewale Bello, Hon. Gbenga Falegan among others.
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