What seemed unachievable to some came as a great surprise on Thursday November 5th, 2020, when suddenly, Hon. Minister Sunday Dare showed up to grace the occasion where hundreds of Somolu/ Bariga residents and Youth were already waiting earnestly to welcome him.
After the National Anthem, the atmosphere became very peaceful because everyone wanted to hear from the Son of the soil and the facilitator of the Minister’s visitation, the House of Representatives member for Somolu Federal Constituency, Hon. Ademorin Aliu Kuye. He did great justice to his short and wonderful welcome speech, he took his time to explain his activities in office since he resumed and informed the Honourable Minister that the Youth of Somolu Federal Constituency are eager to know more about the programmes lined up by the Federal Government they can immediately take advantage of.
A youth Representative from National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Com. Amodu, in his speech appreciated the Honourable Minister for taking out time to honour the invitation. He mentioned the fact that Somolu has produced many great icons who have contributed immensely to the growth of our nation. He said the likes of King Sunny Ade commenced his Juju music in Somolu, Olamide Badoo, Lil Kesh, and so on are great talents and products of Somolu/ Bariga. Comrade Amodu also reiterated the fact that Somolu has not had it this great since inception, as this happens to be the first time a serving Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria will officially be visiting the Constituency.
He used that wonderful opportunity to appreciate our MHR who singlehandedly facilitated the honourable’s visitation. He also mentioned the fact that Somolu which happens to be the Printing hub of the whole of Nigeria and most African countries, have two peculiar issues militating against the progress of the Printers, namely;
1. Poor power supply and
2. Heavy taxes on Printing materials
Responding to the requests of the Constituents, Hon. Sunday Dare was extremely happy to be in the midst of his people. He urged the Somolu Printers to form a Coorporative to enable them get the Federal Government attention regarding their Printing materials and the heavy duties paid on importation of their materials such as paper. Hon. Sunday Dare also promised the Sportsmen in Somolu to establish a Sports Academy in the Federal Constituency to give room for more talent discoveries.
Finally, the Honourable Minister promised the Youth of his full support in their quest to take advantage of the ongoing and upcoming Federal Government Youth Intervention programmes.
Present at the laudable event were the APC Apex leaders from both Somolu and Bariga, Hon. Princess Olayemi Bashua-Kuye (Wife of our MHR), Bariga LCDA Chairman ably represented by his Vice, Hon. Adeola Kuponiyi, Somolu Local Government Chairman, Hon. Abdul Hamed Salawu, Bariga LCDA and Somolu LG SLG, Hon Bukola Adedeji (Iyaniwura) and Hon. Adesanya (Tadex), Prince Sesan Olanrewaju, Hon. Rotimi Abiru ably represented by Hon. Ojelade Emmanuel and Hon. Titi Lawanson, Youth leaders from the duo local government, leaders and members of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Sportsmen and other residents of Somolu Federal Constituency.