Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, presented the Instrument of Office to the Olu of Igbo-Ora land, Oba Jimoh Olajide Titiloye, Asoroolu Ayinla V, in Igbo-Ora, Ibarapa Central, Oyo State, at 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 and congratulated the new king, urging him 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 comes with enormous responsibilities that require wisdom and synergy with the government and the Council of Obas.
The Chief of Staff, therefore, urged Oba Olajide to see his position as a call to service and ensure he discharges his duties with fairness, justice and equity.
“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 decisions 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 he said the people of Igbo-Ora had been yearning for.
The local government boss equally commended the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi, and all members of the traditional council of Ibarapa Local Government for complementing the state and local governments’ efforts to stamp out banditry, kidnapping and rape.
While congratulating the new monarch, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, commended Governor Makinde for his various efforts in ensuring meaningful development at the grassroots.