Eminent Nigerians gathered at Alapomu Palace in Apomu, Osun State on February 24, to honour Oba Kayode Adenekan Afolabi as he marked his second anniversary on the throne. The event was commemorated with a colloquium on Apomu in Yoruba history, a documentary and a book presentation.
Oba Afolabi sai:d: “With the help of God in just two years on the throne, my reign has witnessed unprecedented achievements.” Adding that he has made it a point of duty to base his judgment on fairness, equity and justice without any gratification from anybody.
In his speech Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun state, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Oluwole Oyebamiji said his administration would always be available for the progress of Apomu. Oyetola said “without any doubt, the last two years of Kabiyesi’s reign have brought with it significant achievements that’s leaving a notable impact on the people of their kingdom.”
Alaafin of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi, also spoke at the event. He narrated the story of Apomu in Yoruba history and encouraged all traditional rulers to trace and know their origins.
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Apomu in Yoruba history was discussed by three Professors, namely Professor Olutayo Adesina, Department of the History University of Ibadan, Professor Akin Alao of Obafemi Awolowo University OAU, Ife and Professor Siyan Oyeweso of Osun State University.
There was also book presentation. Reviewing the book titled”The Masters who Trained Me “authored by Olori Janet Afolabi, wife of Alapomu, Gbenga Adefaye, General Manager /Editor In Chief of Vanguard Newspapers said it is an important gift that should last till eternity. Adefaye who is a former two-term President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors said.
“Olori Janet Afolabi could be regarded as a famous journalist and not that just a journalist but an award-winning journalist who has won local and international awards.”
He said Olori Janet set out to remember those who took her on the journey of learning to become a master and successful journalist. The book is a book of tributes to the mentors of Olori Janet. They guided, trained and tutored her till she decided that their efforts deserve to be documented for posterity. “It is also the acknowledgement of excellence of the work of the most famous Ray Ekpu, Dan Agbese, Yakubu Mohammed, Soji Akinrinade, Nosa Igiebor and Dare Babarinsa.”
Among those who attended the event were Alaafin of Oyo, Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi, Asoya of Isoya who represented the Ooni of Ife, Akarigbo of Remo, Babatunde Amoo, Onire of Ire, Ekiti State Olowu of Owu Kuta. Other personalities include Waheed Olagunju, Former Acting Managing Director of Bank of Industry. Marouf Olanrewaju, Majority leader of Osun state House of Assembly, Yemi Lawal, Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Osun State, Marouf Akinremi, Chairman Isokan Local Government area of Osun state, Mustapha Isa, President Nigerian Guild of Editors, Bolaji Adebiyi, Managing Editor, ThisDay Newspaper/Vice President (West) Nigerian Guild of Editors.
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