Pastor Adeleke, Wife Fulfil Promise To Ota, Donate Health Centre, Block Of Classroom To Zion Methodist Primary School As Olota Leads Foundation-Laying Ceremony

As part of the fulfilment of the promises made during their installation as Aare Onigbagbo and Asiwaju Onigbagbo of Ota, Pastor Ademola Adeleke, his wife, Pastor Mrs Olufunmilayo Adeleke, have laid a foundation for the construction of Health centre and a block of classroom at Zion Methodist Church, Ota.

The Olota of Ota, His Royal Majesty Oba (Prof.) Abdul Kabir Adeyemi Obalanlege, who led traditional rulers, religious leaders and other stakeholders to the foundation laying ceremony for a proposed Health centre and block of classrooms donated to Zion Methodist Primary School, Pastor Ademola Adeleke and his wife, Pastor Mrs Olufumilayo Ademola.

The project, which commenced with a symbolic foundation laying ceremony within the school premises, ‘is aimed at strengthening healthcare provision and improving the welfare of the school community’. VOA News gathered.

The ceremony attracted prominent traditional rulers, including the Olota of Ota, Oba Abdul Kabir Adeyemi Obalanlege, Oloruba of Oruba-Ota, Oba Wadudu Deinde, and the Onitetiku of Owode-Tetiku, Oba Wasiu Akanni Ogungbayi, alongside medical professionals and representatives of the Zion Methodist Church and its investment committee.

The presence of the Olota of Ota, who offered prayers and royal blessings for the project, underscored the significance of the initiative to the host community and the importance of collaboration among traditional institutions, religious organizations and private individuals in advancing community development.

Pastor Mrs Olufumilayo Ademola, while offering prayers before the foundation laying, acknowledged the traditional rulers and other dignitaries present while committing the project to God’s care and seeking divine guidance for its successful completion.

The Oluruba of Oruba-Ota, Oba Wadudu Deinde, during a short prayer, expressed appreciation to God, while recounting his longstanding connection with the institution.The monarch disclosed that he attended Zion Methodist Primary School about fifty seven years ago years ago and was subsequently appointed the school’s Janitor after leaving as a pupil. His account highlighted his personal connection to the school and the enduring importance of the institution to members of the community.

He congratulated Olota and other stakeholders involved in the initiative, praying for the project sponsors and the successful completion of the facility.

In a presentation on behalf of the Zion Methodist Church, a representative acknowledged the donors and introduced members of the Zion Methodist Investment Committee, including Dr Simeon Olasebikan Kolade, Medical Director of Kolade Specialist Hospital, and senior steward Mummy Toyin Akindele.

The church representative also prayed for the successful execution of the project and the continued peace and security of Ota.

Speaking on behalf of the school's teachers, a representative appealed to individuals, corporate organisations and well-meaning members of the public to support the institution in meeting the needs of its pupils.

He specifically identified school uniforms and sandals among the pressing needs, urging philanthropists and other stakeholders to contribute towards improving the children’s learning conditions and general welfare.

The successful completion of the proposed health centre is expected to further advance the school’s welfare objectives, with stakeholders expressing hope that the project will be delivered successfully. VOA News report.