Six Kwara communities get new traditional heads
The Kwara State Government, on Monday, presented official letters of appointment to six newly appointed traditional rulers in the state.
According to a statement signed by the Press Secretary to the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development, Oba Azeez, the official presentation followed the approval by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and Kwara State Council of Chiefs.
The newly appointed Royal Fathers include – Oba Ezekiel Ajibola Omobanjo as the Oloke of Oke-Opin in Ekiti Local Government Area (3rd Class); Oba Abdulwahab Bolaji Usman as the Onimosudo of Masudo in Ifelodun Local Government Area (4th Class).
Others are – Oba Simeon Ibiyinka Olaonipekun as the Oba of Afin ile-ire in Ifelodun Local Government Area (4th Class Chief); Oba Moses Ademola Adeshina as the Asaoro of Alasaro in Ifelodun Local Government Area (4th Class Chief); Oba Abdulwahab Aboyeji Ayanda Ogunbiyi as the Eleku of Odo- Eku in Isin Local Government Area (4th Class Chief); and Oba Ganiyu Toyin Olanrewaju as Oninaja of Inaja Alaro in Oyun Local Government Area (4th Class Chief).
Meanwhile, AbdulRazaq urged the traditional rulers to continue to carry their people along in the discharge of their responsibilities to their communities and to support the State Government’s policy thrusts in their domains.
“It is my fervent prayer that your reign will enhance peace, progress, and development in your various domains and the State at large,” he said.
