Posted on: 09:24 Fri, 11 Dec 2015



Prominent entrepreneur and the highest
ranking traditional ruler of Ile-Ife, Oba
Adeyeye Ogunwusi has emphasized on
his beautiful plans to Ile-Ife to better
the lives of people.

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye
Ogunwusi, has spoken of his plans to
facilitate the building of an
international airport in the ancient
town.

He said this in an exclusive
interview with a correspondent.

Ooni Ogunwusi said rather than talk
about his plans, what he has started
in the town should give a good
insight to his determination to
change the economic, social and
cultural landscape of Ile-Ife within
the first 10 years of his reign.

He said: “In 10 years, it will be
obvious we are making progress. In
the few days that I ascended the
throne, you can see what has been
done. The most important thing is
unity and peace. That is key.

“If there is peace and unity, a lot
of things will be happening,
naturally.

“So, in 10 years, development will
be so obvious; international
airport, bringing everybody to
come and see the glory, history and
tradition of this land. Yes, an
international airport.

“It will happen, yes! One of the
best international airports in the
world will be here. I am working
towards it and so help me God.”

The monarch began building a multi-
billion Naira resort in the town last
month. Over 75 per cent of the
materials being used and the
services offered for the construction
of the massive resort are sourced
from Ile-Ife.

The effort, according to him, has
created jobs for over 3,000 people,
particularly youths in the town.
Besides, he tarred some roads and
distributed several electric
transformers to communities.