GOVERNOR AYEDATIWA HAILS AKURE SPEAKING COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT
The Executive Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Ayedatiwa has hailed the recently concluded 3 day Akure Speaking Communities Development summit held from 8th to 10th July, 2026 at the International Event Centre, the Dome in Akure. The Governor stated this when he received a team of the central planning committee led by its Chairman at the Government House on Sunday 19th July, 2026.
The Governor described the initiative as a huge success and a welcome development that will further enhance accelerated development in all the communities of Akure North, Akure South and Ifedore. I am so happy that such gathering aimed at developing a 10-year developmental roadmap for a unified regional development for the Akure corridors of Akure North, Akure South and Ifedore is coming up at this time. The Governor gave an assurance of his administration support for the communique and decisions which emanated from the summit.
We will ensure that we partner with you as a responsive government to ensure that some of the recommendations are timely and effectively implemented. Let me re-assure you that we will look at some of the recommendations critically and we will come together as development partners to ensure that our communities witness steady progress through home grown approach and community development initiatives.
Speaking earlier, the Chairman of the Akure Speaking Communities Development summit, Air Commodore Adewale Ogunmodede (Rtd.) briefed the Governor on the rationale behind the 3-day gathering of Akure Speaking people. He said that the 3 day discussions focused heavily on urban planning and infrastructure, Digital innovation and investment, Agriculture and agro processing, Creative economy as well as Governance and human capital development. He said the summit outcome will be used to develop a 10-year roadmap in those key areas with implementable recommendations.
The chairman further stated that the initiative is expected to harmonize development plans across Akure South, Akure North and Ifedore Local Government Areas, with the goal of positioning the corridor as a smart and integrated economic zone.
The Chairman also explained the call for the establishment of a Central coordinating body and Akure Speaking Communities Traditional Council explaining that such structures would complement the already existing Community Associations by serving as an umbrella platform to promote collective interest and to also give the Traditional Rulers a platform for unity and cohesion across the three Local Governments.
The 3 day summit with the theme “Building a smart, integrated and prosperous development corridor” was well attended and brought together Traditional Rulers, Political Leaders, Professionals and Stakeholders from Akure North, Akure South and Ifedore.
The Chairman, Air Commodore Adewale Ogunmodede (Rtd.) later presented a special recognition plaque to the Governor on behalf of the Central Planning Committee of the summit.
The Chairman was accompanied by his wife and a member of the Central Planning Committee, an illustrious Son of Akure, Mr. Femi Meshe.