Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a resolution calling on the State Government to rename the Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Igbesa and other developmental projects in honour of the late Asiwaju of Aworiland, Senator Solomon Ayodeji Otegbola.

Opening debate on the motion leading to the passage of the resolution, the Majority Leader and member representing Ado-Odo/ Ota 1 State Constituency, Hon. Yusuf Sherrif noted that the late Otegbola demonstrated unwavering commitment to public service, education,  health, youth empowerment and infrastructural development.

The Majority Leader stated that renaming the institution after the late Senator would help retain his legacies as an accomplished political leader, who had impacted the people positively, and thus distinguished himself in all positions he occupied while alive.

Others who contributed to the debate included the Deputy Speaker Bolanle Lateefat Ajayi,  Minority Leader Lukman Adeleye, Honourables Babatunde Tella and Musefiu Lamidi, stated that the late Senator Otegbola had set standard in governance and public service, stressing the need to immortalise him.

They opined that the late Senator was the first politician from Ado-Odo/ Ota to represent the Ogun West in the Senate, and was an elderstateman, a  father to many, a pillar of strength and voice of reason who rendered exemplary service to the State and the nation.

The lawmakers noted that renaming such institution amongst others in his name would promote community pride among the people of Ado-Odo/ Ota and in turn inspire younger generation to contribute meaningfully to community service.