The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has on Monday presented certificate instrument of office to some newly elevated Baales in the state.
The governor said this through the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Olusegun Olayiwola, while presenting the Part II Recognized Chieftaincy certificates to twelve Baales, who are now lesser Obas for their different domains. The event took place at the Oba Adeyemi Mini Stadium, Ode Aremo, Oyo Town.
The twelve elevated Chiefs are: Chief Olaniyi Adeoye Adegboye 111, (Oloodu of Ojongbodu, Oyo); Chief David Ademola Oyediran (Alaguo of Aguo, Oyo); Chief Samuel Olusegun Odurinde (Alajagba of Ajagba, Oyo); Chief Isiaka Tella Titiloye (Ona Isokun of Isokun, Oyo); Chief Salawu Abu Oyeniran (Onigudugbu of Gudugbu, Oyo); Chief Jimoh Ajiboye Oyeleye (Alakeetan of Akeetan, Oyo).
Others are: Chief Ganiyu Ajiboye Busari (Alago- Oja, Oyo); Chief Abel Olufemi Oyekan (Elepe of Iseke); Chief Oyeleke Yusuf Isola (Onidode of Idode); Chief Tijani Ajekigbe Okunshinde (Alapaara of Apaara 1); Chief Adebisi Basiru Adebayo (Olotefon of Otefon, Oyo); and Chief Fakayode Moses Alowonle (Onimeleke of Imeleke 1). Oyo).
They are now qualified to attend the meetings of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs at the Parliament Building, Government Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan.
In attendance were some of the Oyomesi kingmakers including the Iba Samu of Oyo, High Chief Lamidi Oyewàle; the Agbaakin of Oyo, High Chief Asimiyu Atanda; the Baba Iyaji of Oyo, Chief Mukaila Afonja; the forner Speaker of the Oyo state House of Assembly Senator Monsurat Sunmonu; the former Speaker of the House of Assembly during the administration of Late Adebayo Alao-Akala (Rt. Hon. Moroof Atilola); and the four local government Chairmen in Oyo Town (Akeem Olukitobi- Oyo West; Wahab Adetunji- Atiba; Sola Oluokun- Oyo East; and Olufemi Aikomo- Afijio), among many others.
Presenting the certificate instrument of office to the part IIl (minor) Chieftaincy to part ll recognised chiefs, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola on behalf of the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde charged the traditional ruler not to act beyond his capacity or responsibility.
He also stressed the importance of oneness among the traditional ruler and the good people of Oyoland.
“Today, we gathered to recognise the contributions of our minor chiefs who have tirelessly served our communities. Their dedication and commitment to our cultural heritage have earned them this well deserved elevation to part ll recognised chieftaincies.
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“This upgrade not only brings honour to their communities but also serves as a testament to our government’s continued support for our cultural heritage and traditional institution.
“I am pleased to announce that the above minor chiefs have been approved for elevation to part ll recognised chieftaincies.
“Their certificates, duly signed by His Excellency, Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde are presented to them today, marking their new status as recognised chiefs in our state. As we celebrate this achievement, I want to emphasize that our government has zero tolerance for issues like land grabbing, banditry and kidnapping.
“We expect our newly recognised chiefs to ensure that their various communities are well secured and that any form of suspicious activity is reported promptly to the state government. We believe that traditional institutions play a vital role in maintaining peace and security on our communities.
“As recognised chiefs, you are expected to work closely with the State government to ensure that our communities are safe and secure for all inhabitants. Let us continue to work together to preserve an enrich our cultural heritage for future generations
“I congratulate our newly recognised and thank them for their services to our state.
“In conclusion, I urge our chiefs to continue to uphold the values of our cultural heritage and to work tirelessly for the betterment of our communities.
The Commissioner added that, the council chairmen are henceforth saddled with the responsibility of taking charge of the security situation in their domains.
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