The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin (Ige-Olakulehin I), who also doubles as the Chairman of the Ibadan Cultural Festival (Ibadan Day) organised by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), has praised Aare-Onibon Balogun of Ibadanland, Olooye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke, (FCA) for his support for the growth and development of Ibadanland.
Chief Adegoke who is the President of the Jericho Businessmen Club (JBC), received the commendation during the grand finale of the Ibadan Day held at the former Liberty Stadium, now Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Saturday.
Speaking during the conferment of the “Most Distinguished Ibadan Indigene (MDII) Award on Adegoke in recognition of his exceptional, outstanding qualities and positive contributions to the development of humanity”, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, who was represented by Oloye Muibi Adewuyi Odunade said, Adegoke’s immense support and contributions to the development and growth of Ibadanland and its people both at home and in diaspora are well recognised and applauded.
He maintained that the development and growth of Ibadanland are paramount in the mind of the JBC President, which can be seen in the support for anything that has to do with Ibadanland and its people.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the Planning Committee of the Ibadan Cultural Festival, Chief Gaphar Ojetola, while praising the JBC President on his giant strides in the economic development of the Pacesetter state, he disclosed that Aare-Onibon as a member of the Ibadan South-East Traditional Council initiated the move and contributed immensely to the renovation of the old Olubadan Palace at Oja’ba.
He then urged Ibadan Indigenes both at home and in the diaspora to emulate the greater gesture of Chief Adegoke in the development of Ibadanland.
Speaking after he received the award, Chief Adegoke said he is determined to facilitate more developments in the great city of Ibadan.
“I am determined to do everything within my power to bring more developments and glory to the great city of Ibadanland and the entire State.”
Chief Adegoke thanked the Olubadan and the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, (CCII) for the award saying this will spur him to do more for the progress and development of Ibadanland.
He said he will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that Ibadanland retains its pride of place as the largest and most peaceful City not only in Nigeria but in Africa.
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