The Olota of Ota, Oba Adeyemi Abdulkabir Obalanlege, Lanlege Ekun II, Arole Iganmode, has commended companies operating in Ota, Ogun State, for consistently fulfilling their corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitments, noting that their contributions have supported the development of the ancient town.

The monarch made the remarks while speaking with journalists on Tuesday ahead of his 60th birthday celebration scheduled for August 28, 2026. He acknowledged the efforts of businesses in Ota, saying they have continued to contribute towards ensuring residents have access to essential infrastructure and services.

According to him, “Whenever we engage the companies, they always respond positively. But you know it’s not easy without government’s assistance. For example, at the Tower Road located at the Industrial Estate in Ota here, where you have Euroglobal, the firm is responsible for the repairing of the road. Recently, our senator, Senator Solomon Adeola Olamilekan Yayi, approved the tarring of the road.

“Also, so many other companies have been engaging in corporate social responsibilities to Ota, such as giving out transformers. Recently, Tower Aluminium gave some communities two electric transformers. They have been trying their best.”

Speaking on the ongoing rehabilitation of the Sango-Ota-Idi Iroko Road, Oba Obalanlege recounted the advocacy efforts that preceded the project and credited several individuals for supporting the initiative.

He said, “I facilitated the road. I started working with former Minister of Works, Mr. Babatunde Fasola, I went to Abuja, we held meetings. I went with former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Mrs Orelope and my friend, Kayode Opeifa, to see the then minister.

“It is Senator Olamilekan Yayi that facilitated the present road rehabilitation and construction of flyovers at Oju Ore and Winners and the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway. Due to the rainy season, things are a bit disorganised right now. But I believe by August when the rain slows down, construction works will speed up, and hopefully, before December, we can have a new Ota.”

The traditional ruler also highlighted the palace’s investment in youth development, revealing that scholarships have been awarded to many young people within the community. He added that artisans have benefited from the distribution of work equipment, including tools for carpentry and mechanics, while several vocational training programmes have also been organised.

According to the monarch, “At the end of the trainings, equipment were distributed, such as tailoring, welding equipment and others. Even the Presidency has a built skill acquisition centre for us. Now when you get there, we have Ogun State job centre. We also have training facility for youths in catering,” the oba said.

Oba Obalanlege further disclosed that the palace is collaborating with Covenant University on plans to establish a mobile phone assembly plant within the existing skill acquisition centre, a project expected to create additional opportunities for youth engagement and skills development in Ota.

Source: ThisDay