From Ademola Orumbon, in Abeokuta
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has installed the Onimope of Imope land, Oba Tajudeen Omotayo, as the first Onimope in Ijebu-North Local Government Area of the State.
Governor Abiodun, represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, said the installation and presentation of staff of office was a demonstration of the administration’s unrelenting commitment towards ensuring that the State takes its rightful position in the comity of States.
“We realise the fact that traditional institution and its leadership must be properly positioned as it serves as a bridge between the government and the people at the grassroots”, he said.
In his goodwill message, Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Adetona, represented by the Orimolusi of Ijebu-Igbo, Oba Lawrence Adebayo, enjoined the people of the area to work together for the development of the land.
Speaking, Chairman, Ijebu-North Local Government, Hon. Omobolaji Odusanya, appealed to the people of the community to work in harmony with the new king for peaceful coexistence, saying, ‘’the job of communal peace and progress calls for everybody’s concern’’.
The newly installed Onimope of Imope land, Oba Tajudeen Omotayo, expressed gratitude to the Governor, dignitaries and the entire community, promising that his reign would sustain the peace and bring anticipated development to the community.
In a related development, Governor Abiodun has installed the new Alaparaki of Aparaki, Oba. Prof. Julius Ogunfowora, in Ijebu North-East Local Government Area of Ogun State.
Represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, the Governor noted that it was imperative that traditional institutions and its leadership were properly positioned, as they serve as the bridge between the government and the people at the grassroots.
“This is the reason why we have made it a matter of policy to reposition our traditional institutions by upgrading the deserving Chieftaincy stools in Ogun State”, he said.
Governor Abiodun enjoined the monarch to justify the mandate and trust reposed on him by the State Government and the people of Aparaki-Ijebu.
In his acceptance speech, the newly installed monarch, Oba. Prof. Julius Ogunfowora, thanked the State Government for the opportunity given him, saying his reign would not compromise on set standards in the interest of the people of the State, calling on sons and daughters of the land to join hands with him for a successful reign.
Onimope of Imope land, Oba Tajudeen Omotayo, receiving instrument of office from the Commissioner, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, at his installation as the first Onimope in Ijebu-North local Government Area of the state.
