The Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Kayode Adetona, has lauded the Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye, Oba Razaq Adenugba, for the many successes recorded under his rulership in the town in the last 20 years of his ascension on the throne.
Oba Adetona stated this when Oba Adenugba led some prominent indigenes of the town to his palace in Ijebu-Ode, on Thursday, for royal blessings ahead of the anniversary activities.
The monarch said Oba Adenugba is one of the royal fathers in Ijebuland that he is very proud of, advising him to continue to protect the interest of his people at all times.
Oba Adetona prayed for more success and peaceful reign for the monarch.
Meanwhile, a week-long activity marking the 20th coronation anniversary of Oba Adenugba was rolled out on Thursday at a press conference addressed by Dr. Femi Bakre.
Bakre, who is the chairman of the 20th coronation anniversary while addressing newsmen said the celebration was put together to thank God for His divine direction and mercy on the royal father in the task of ruling Ago-Iwoye, and also to appreciate the people of the town, friends and well-wishers for their immeasurable support.
Oba Adenugba ascended the throne on 8th May 2004.
Bakre disclosed that Oba Adenugba’s remarkable achievements on the throne are heartwarming, as his reign has brought about peaceful co-existence among the people of the university town, which is allowing development to take place.
He said: “There is a cordial relationship between the town and the two universities (Olabisi Onabanjo University and Aletheia University) that are located in the town.
“Businesses are being established in the town on regular basis because of peaceful environment and ease of doing business which the town guaranteed”.
In commemoration of the 20th Coronation Anniversary, Oba Adesina Adenugba conferred chieftaincy titles on some notable personalities in recognition and appreciation of their unflinching support and immense contributions to the development of the town. They are; Otunba Alex Onabanjo (Asiwaju of Ago-Iwoye), Sir Col (Dr) Demola Onalaja (Balogun of Ago-Iwoye), Lady Mrs Roselyn Onalaja (Yeye Balogun of Ago-Iwoye), Chief (Mrs) Funke Bakre (Iyalode of Ago-Iwoye), Alhaji Liadi Odusanya Yusuf (Akogun of Ago-Iwoye), Mrs Bola Olusanya (Yeye Akogun of Ago-Iwoye).
The Ebumawe of Ago Iwoye, Oba Abdul-Razaq Adesina Adenugba with the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Dr Sikiru Kayode Adetona, on Thursday, in Ijebu-Ode.
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