Seventh Daudu Agaka installed in Ilorin

Seventh Daudu of Agaka community in the Ilorin emirate in Kwara state, Alhaji Hanafi Omotosho Kawu, has been installed.

The installation of the new Daudu Agaka at the Shitta Alimi Oroganloye ancestral ruling house at the weekend, featured Qu’ranic recitations, sermon, and lecture in conformity with traditions and in recognition of his kingship to
the Ilorin monarchy.

Describing his appointment as divine will, the new Daudu expressed gratitude to the Emir of Ilorin for giving him the opportunity to serve his people.

Alhaji Kawu Agaka, who expressed delight on his emergence as the seventh Daudu Agaka also promised to serve the community and Ilorin Emirate with sincerity of purpose.

Alhaji Agaka succeeded his late father who was the immediate and sixth Daudu of Agaka, Ilorin and first Dan Iya of Ilorin, Late Alhaji Ibrahim Kawu Agaka, who died last year.

Dignitaries at the occasion urged the new Daudu of Agaka, Ilorin to use the position to reunite the family, ensure the growth and development of his people and domains, be focused and dedicated to the general well-being of his people.

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Earlier in his lecture, an Ilorin based Islamic Scholar, Mallam Lukman Muktar Isalekoto, urged holders of public offices to be conscious of Almighty Allah in their daily undertakings.

The cleric said the unbearable situations in the society were getting precarious because of lack of fear of Allah, saying that any nation
that prioritizes God-fearing would certainly be on the righteous path.

Isalekoto expressed concern over the plight of the less privileged and noted that it was the responsibility of those blessed with resources to restore smiles on their faces.

Admonishing members of the royal family to be disciplined and lead by example, the Islamic scholar challenged them not to allow themselves to be influenced badly through peer groups.

He also cautioned against needless division in the royal family, saying that those born of royal blood must see themselves as an indivisible entity and shun desperation.

Isalekoto, who identified the new Daudu Agaka as a man of humility and discipline, prayed for his successful reign in office.

He charged the new Daudu to make principles of contentment, protection of integrity and sincerity a watchword in his service to humanity.