The Son of the soil, representing Lagelu/Akinyele Federal Constituency, Chairman House Committee on Urban Development and Regional Planning, Founder of Olatoye Sugar Foundation and Oyo state governorship aspirant Hon. Olatoye Temitope Sugar, has commissioned a modern Community Health Care edifice in Ilu Elesu/Igbo-Elerin, Lagelu North Local Government, Oyo state.

(Lt: Hon. Olatoye Sugar with Lagelu Local Government APC Chairman, Alhaji Rhaji Zaria and Hon. Sugar';;;s elder brother, Hon. Olajide Olatoye :Rt) at the entrance of the Community Health Centre, about to commission it for use.

The commissioning which took place on Wednesday, June 20 witnessed the presence of important personalities like; Lagelu Local Government APC Chairman, Alhaji Rhaji Zaria, the Vice-chairman, Hon. Kehinde, Hon. Olajide Olatoye, Baale Apetere, Baale Osun, Baale Oyedeji, Baale Olode, Chiefs of Igbo-Elerin Community, Olori’s, OSF members and commuters of Ilu-Elesu and Igbo-Elerin respectively.

The ceremony which was described as 2 in 1 programme, birth the presentation of three brand new cars to 3 outstanding Baale’s in the community by Hon. Olatoye Sugar.

Side view of the Community Health Centre building

Hon. Sugar while speaking with CEOAfrica at the event said ‘‘Ilu Elesu/Igbo-Elerin community health care was a pledge I made two years ago, and I thank God I am able to fulfil the pledge today. The essence of the health care is to see to the medical needs of the people in this community and neighbouring villages for free. I have decided to finance this health centre by God’s grace. Already, we have the scanning machine, modern Thermometer machine, Sphygmomanometer (BP meter) and adequate drugs to be distributed for free. Substantial amount of money has been given to those who will get more equipment for the health centre. Also, the centre will serve as a means of employment. We have in mind to employ 11 staff and today, two ladies who are from this community and have been certified as auxiliary nurse told me they will like to work at the health centre, so we have 2 employed nurses already. ’’

Fielding questions on what inspired him to gift the cars to the traditional rulers, Hon. Sugar said ‘‘the car is just a small gift that will help the easy movement of the traditional rulers. Before, our traditional rulers were entitled to some benefits but, the western world has changed everything. They don’t enjoy those little benefits again. So, this is just to motivate them to continue to do well. Moreover, the cars are also for community purpose, if the Baale needs to attend to an emergency of a commuter, the Baale’s car would be appropriate.’’

Baale Igbo Elerin in a chat with CEOAfrica in front of his new car

Meanwhile, the Baale’s who were beneficiaries of Hon. Sugar’s kind gesture could not hide their joy as they were all beaming with smile after each of them received the keys to their new cars.

Baale Elesu with his brand new car

During a chat with three beneficiaries of the car gifts; Baale Elesu, Baale Igbo-Elerin and Baale Ajiboro respectively, expressed their joy and gratitude to Hon. Sugar for honouring them. They all said, the gifts was not expected but they were all surprised, they prayed that God will grant the heart desires of Hon. Sugar as the 2019 election draws near.  

Baale Osun Ajiboro with his wife in a chat with CEOAfrica in front of his new vehicle

Meanwhile, the OSF medical team were already on ground attending to patients immediately the community health centre was commissioned.

OSF Medical team attending to patients