Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has presented instrument of Office to the Olu of Igbo-Ora Land, Oba Jimoh Olajide Titiloye, Asoroolu Ayinla V, at Igbo-Ora, Ibarapa Central, Oyo State during the weekend.
While presenting the Staff of Office on behalf of the Governor, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi, stressed the important roles played by traditional rulers in securing lives and properties, urging the new monarch to collaborate with the state government in fast-tracking meaningful development in his community.
He reiterated the present administration’s efforts at ensuring the traditional institution in Oyo State is placed in its due position, adding that no stone would be left unturned in ensuring an all-inclusive government.
Ogunwuyi admitted that the position of monarchs come with enormous responsibilities that require wisdom and synergetic efforts with the government and the Council of Obas.
The Chief of Staff, therefore, urged the traditional ruler to see his position as a call to service, admonishing him to discharge his duties with fairness, justice and equity.
“Kabiyesi, I would like you to see this as a call to service. You are thus expected to discharge your duties as the Paramount Ruler of Igbo-Ora Land in the State Council of Obas and Chiefs with fairness and ensure you consult other Obas and traditional rulers to take objective decision that will enhance the rapid development of Igbo-Ora and entire Oyo State”, he said.
In his welcome address, the Chairman, Ibarapa Central Local Government, Prince Adeoye Adedoyin, thanked Governor Seyi Makinde for prompt approval of the coronation, which the people of Igbo-Ora have been yearning for.
Adedoyin also commended Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi 111 and all members of the Traditional Council of Ibarapa Local Government for complementing the state and local governments’ efforts to stamp out the case of banditry, kidnapping and rape.
