And the unveiling of the New permanent site for the NSCDC and the Bus-Stop to immortalize the first Baale of the Community was layed by the State Commandant of the Corps ACG Oguntuase Adeyinka Kingsley and the Ataoja of Osogbo HRM Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Abidemi Olanipekun (Larooye II), ably represented at the unveiling by the Ajagunna of Osogboland Chief Gabriel Oparanti and the Babakere of Osogboland Alhaji Sulaiman Olanipekun, the unveiling was witnessed by the Senator representing Osun Central Senatorial District in the Red Chamber, Sen. Dr Ajibola Basiru SRJ, Hon. Taofeek Owolanwi, representing Osogbo LG Chairman, Hon. Taofeek Badmus representing Osogbo State Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Wasiu Adebayo Former HOS Member Olorunda, Baale's and Ataoja in Council.
In his welcome address, the Osogbo Divisional Officer of the Corps Mr. Oluwafemi Abere, welcome the people to the event with gladden heart, he commended the unflinching support from the community to contribute to the security of the state by donated a temporary office to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, by paying for acquired the temporary office and spent to give the office a face lift this was done in order to curb crime in the community and it environ.
He also appreciates the Ataoja of Osogbo His Royal Majesty Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Abidemi Olanipekun (Larooye II), Baale of Iludun Community Chief Afolabi Yusuf Keji for welcoming them to the community wholeheartedly and sees to the successful of the event and the facilitator of the project Alhaji Chief Kamarudeen Yusuf Efe for the role played to make the office become a reality and Iludun Community Leaders for their tremendous support.
He also thank the Corps members in Osogbo Division for their commitment and support all the time and the Area Commander Adebayo C.O (ACC) for his support and advise always.
Lastly Mr Abere appreciates the State Commandant of the Corps Mr. Oguntuase Adeyinka Kingsley who has just been promoted to the rank of ACG for his unflinching support and the rare privilege given to him to serve as the Divisional officer in Osogbo.
In his opening remarks the Baale of Iludun Community Chief Afolabi Yusuf Keji, " I am highly delighted to welcome this August congregation on this joyous and memorable occasion marking the official opening of NSCDC Divisional office at Iludun. It is equally gratifying to inform all personalities present that this is the first achievement that would be recorded after the installation of the new Baale of Iludun one year ago. This laudable achievement being recorded today is a signal to all other good things that will be coming into the community very soon, in the area of Social, economic, physical and infrastructural developments. When this giant strides continue to unfold in the community, it will definitely manifest all round development leading to an enviable position which other communities will like to emulate not only in Osogbo metropolis but beyond."
In addition, there is the need to make it abundantly clear that we have serious security challenges in this Community, so when the issue of NSCDC came up, we readily considered accepting them into this community to checkmate the nefarious activities of bad ones terrorizing the community security wise. We are of the opinion that the activities of the NSCDC will compliment the work of the Police for their selfless service to this community. It is worthy of mentioning that accepting NSCDC into our community has never being an easy task but because we know the essence and value of security, we defy all odds to make it possible. This community also considered the NSCDC request because we know that any society or community that toils with the security of its citizens is bound to face series of security challenges that will make lives unbearable for its people.
Furthermore, the Baale of Iludun Community, thank the Chairman of Osogbo Local Government Hon. Musa Adegoke for his advice and moral support, he also solicit assistance from Local Government to take up the responsibility of NSCDC after the expiration of the payment the community made on rented apartment and also be prepared to build accommodation for the corps. Because the community with the help of the Local Government has secured a parcel of land for building of a permanent site for NSCDC. He also solicit assistance from the political leaders and well meaning individuals for their philanthropic gesture and generosity in this regard.
He also appreciates the those who contributed in no small measure morally and financially for the actualization of the project, he thank all the 12 zones making up Iludun as a community and voluntary donors for their moral and financial support. He commended the NSCDC for their love, courage, understanding and steadfastness, for making the community dreams come true.
Lastly he appreciates the Ataoja of Osogbo HRM Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Abidemi Olanipekun (Larooye II) for the support the community received and the fatherly role played during the struggle to secure a parcel of land for the building of permanent site for NSCDC as well as acquiring of a parcel of land for the construction of befitting BUS-STOP to immortalize the name of the first Baale of Iludun Community, Alhaji Tajudeen Aderemi Adigun, he prayed for the longetivity for the kabiyesi on the throne of his forefathers, he also appreciates the Ilumoye's for the love and unflinching support for the community. He concluded.
The representative of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Chief Gabriel Oparanti, commended the community for contributing to the security and development of Osogbo, State of Osun and Nigeria at large.
Chief Oparanti urged other communities in Osogbo and it environ to emulate Iludun Community.
He prayed for more developmental projects in the community.
In his words, the representative of Osogbo Local Government Chairman, Hon Taofeek Owolanwi, appreciates the community for complimenting the efforts of the government on zero tolerance for crime, he promised the community on behalf of the Local Government that Osogbo Local Government will support the community and render assistance to the community all means.
The Honourable Representing Osogbo State Constituency in State House of Assembly, Hon Taofeek Badmus, he applauded the community for securing the lives and properties of the community by donated an office to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense in order to curb crime rate in the community, he urged other communities to emulate Iludun Community.
In his assertion, the Senator representing Osun Central Senatorial District in the Senate and Senate Spokeman, Sen. Dr Ajibola Basiru (SRJ), lauded the achievement recorded today by the community in compliment government efforts in securing the lives and properties of all Nigerians, he described Iludun Community has a community that others should emulate, he promised to assist the community in any means.
In his words, the State Commandant of the Corp, ACG Oguntuase Adeyinka Kingsley, he commended the community for their commitment and dedication towards the safety of their people, he promised the community that the NSCDC team will protect and safeguard the community against any criminals, he appreciates the community for count the corps worthy to work with.
In his closing remarks, the Area Commander of the Corps, appreciates all the dignitaries at the Commissioning of the office, he prayed for their save returns to their respective destinations. He also commended the community for contributing to the security of the state, he lauded the efforts of the facilitator of the project to the community, Alhaji Chief Kamarudeen Yusuf Efe, the Otun Babaloja of Sasa Market Oke-baale Osogbo and the Baale of Iludun Community Chief Afolabi Yusuf Keji for their unflinching support towards the corps, he also urged other communities to emulate the Iludun community.
Other Dignitaries at the Commissioning are the Ataoja in Council led by Chief Gabriel Oparanti the Ajagunna of Osogbo and the Babakere of Osogbo Alhaji Sulaiman Olanipekun, Sen. Dr Ajibola Basiru (SRJ) Senator representing Osun Central Senatorial District, Hon. Taofeek Badmus representing Osogbo State Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Hon Abdul-Wasiu Adebayo (Equity) former House of Assembly member representing Olorunda, Hon. Taofeek Owolanwi representing Osogbo Local Government Chairman, Osogbo Baale's led by Chief Jimoh Buraimoh, Babaloja of Sasa Market Oke-baale Osogbo and Iludun Community Chiefs.
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