The Deputy Senate Leader and Senator representing Kwara South, Senator (Arc.) Lola Yisa Ashiru, has once again shown his commitment to the development of his people by donating an ultra-modern shopping complex to Oro Kingdom.
The project, which was unveiled during the first anniversary celebration of the Oloro of Oro Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyatoye Titiloye Olufayo II, will stands as a new centre of commerce and community life in Oro community.
Speaking at the event, the Oloro described the donation as timely and transformative, noting that the shopping complex will boost local business, empower traders, and strengthen the economic growth of Oro and its surrounding communities.
The foundation-laying ceremony brought together both faith and tradition. The Bishop of St. James Anglican Church, Rt. Rev’d Dr. Timothy Olajide Adebayo, and the Imam Agba of Oro, Alhaji Dr. Sanusi Taofeeq Olamilekan Alaago, jointly prayed for Senator Ashiru, commending his generosity, foresight, and dedication to his people.
Senator Ashiru, an architect by profession and a public servant by passion, said the project is part of his continuous effort to make life better for the people of Kwara South.
He explained that the complex would serve not only as a place of trade but also as a hub for community interaction and youth empowerment.
He stated, “Leadership means service. It means giving back and creating opportunities for others. This shopping complex is for the traders, for the youth, for the families of Oro. It is my way of contributing to the growth of our local economy and preserving the unity of our people.”
Senator Ashiru has over the years embarked on several people-oriented projects in education, infrastructure, and community development across Kwara South. His approach to governance continues to reflect a belief that leadership is best measured by the lives it improves.
The Oro shopping complex will now stands as a symbol of shared vision, a reminder that when leadership meets purpose, communities rise together.
