The Okanlomo of Ibadan land, Senator Rilwan Adesoji Akanbi has expressed his gratitude to all delegates and stakeholders present at the inaugural programme of the South West Agenda (SWAG’23) held in Ibadan, Oyo state on Tuesday, 15th December, 2020.
The former lawmaker also expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III and Olubadan of Ibadan Land, Oba Saliu Adetunji for the gracious warm welcome they gave to himself and delegates at their respective residences.
“I want to thank all those who put in the work to ensure a successful and memorable programme. With over 200 delegates from the six states in South Western Nigeria in attendance, I must say it is indeed a testament to the belief these political stalwarts have in the noble cause we are committed to. It was indeed a day of superb display of passion an action and of course gratitude to Almighty who made the day possible and the programme a success,” he said.
“I thank each and every delegate for gracing the programme and for their total dedication and commitment to a worthy and noble cause.
“The inauguration of SWAG 23 is the culmination of the strong beliefs of men and women of the Yoruba race and the crescendo of their pledge to see Nigeria get to her promised land via a passionate visionary who would take the needed actions in leadership with the understanding of the demands of a changing world.”
He further stated that “more than anyone else, the SWAG’23 movement know that we cannot do it alone. We shall need the support of other Nigerians also to successfully advocate for this rare noble cause who is an inspiration to many, a bridge builder, a leader who combines political acumen, strategic vision and moral principles
“Once again, my heartfelt appreciation goes to everyone for the success of the inauguration programme, for making it down to Ibadan from the various states in the South West and North West Geopolitical zones, I cannot thank you enough. May we all live to witness the great Nigeria we all clamour for.
“This is also wishing us a merry christmas and happy new year in advance. May the new year open up ceaseless streams of joy for us all. Amen!”
