Speaking at the coronation anniversary of Ota's traditional ruler, Oba (Prof.) Abdulkabir Obalanlege, Governor Abiodun gave his assurance that social intervention programs promoted by the government would benefit citizens with quality education for all youths, and harnessing the many potentials of the agricultural sector as a viable provider of employment, food security and source of poverty alleviation, among others, had impacted positively on the lives of the people in the State.

The governor was represented by his deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele. As the governor said, he believes that such will bring genuine development and must be people-centered; emphasizing his concern for infrastructure and welfare while underscoring the importance of security in bringing wellness to all of the residents of the State.

He said, “Our administration has ensured that no part of our dear State was developed at the expense of others, particularly in our aggressive infrastructural development programme. I am also happy to say that Kabiyesi, through his dynamism, enviable leadership qualities, honesty and sincerity of purpose, is succeeding in harmonising the various diverse groups together for the general development of Ota and Awori land”.

In a message congratulating the monarch on his coronation anniversary, Governor Abiodun said that Ota had experienced rapid development and peace during Oba Obalanlege's reign.

He urged him to take notice of the cosmopolitan nature of Ota township and ensure that his people, foreign investors and Nigerians living there mingle in peace.

He promised that his government will continue to formulate policies and carry out projects in Ota, thereby improving the standard of living there.