By ADEYEMI ADELEYE

Sen. Felix Bajomo, who represented Ogun West Senatorial District in the 8^thNational Assembly,, says it is the turn of Yewaland to produce the governor of the state in 2027.

Bajomo made the statement while delivering the keynote address at the Yewaland Development Forum(YDF)8^thDistinguished Lecture Series, “Yewa’s Talk” and Investiture of Sen. Solomon Adeola(APC-Ogun West) as the Grand Patron of the Forum.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the lecture titled “Yewaland: Harnessing Our Potential and Opportunities Towards 2027 and Beyond”, held at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja.

Speaking as the Chairman of the Day, Bajomo said: ” We are talking about 2027 which is a transitional period. Time is key. We must not be careless

“We tried before, but there were some hindrances. We are looking for someone that will take us to the promised land.

“We are the next in turn. We are the one to do it. We will do the first and we will do the second term.

“We shall achieve our goal, we can do it,” Bajomo, Past President, Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAN), said.

According to him, Yewaland is not only talking about producing the next government, but the development of the state.

In his opening remarks, Mr Wasiu Fagbohun, the President, Yewaland Development Forum, who noted that the association had morphed from Egbado, Yewa Union to YDF, said that the forum had contributed immensely to the development of the area.

Stating that YDF had made significant progress with projects that had impacted lives in the area, Fagbohun called for more collaboration from illustrious sons and daughters of Yewaland for more life-changing interventions.

Urging the people to come together to develop the land, Fagbohun said Sen. Adeola,Chairman ,Senate Committee on Appropriation, was a great son of Yewa ,who had done great things for the people of the area.

The event was attended by various leaders in Yewaland including royal fathers, former and present commissioners, lawmakers, political leaders, academics , community leaders, market leaders, youth groups, among others.(NAN)

•PHOTO: Yewa Elders and Leaders at the Yewaland Development Forum’s 8^thDistinguished Lecture Series “Yewas Talk” and Investiture of Sen. Solomon Adeola as the Grand Patron of the Forum