THE OLOWU OF OWU KINGDOM WAS APPOINTED IN ACCORDANCE TO LAWS AND TRADITION:DAPO ABIODUN
Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has said that the appointment of the the14th Olowu of Owu kingdom complied with the Obas and Chiefs Law, 2021, and the customs and traditions of Owuland.
Abiodun made the assertion at the presentation of the staff of the office to Oba (Prof.) Saka Matemilola, Oluyalo Otileta VII.in Totoro area of Abeokuta on Saturday.
The governor urged the people of Owu Kingdom to rally around and cooperate with the new traditional ruler so that Owu Kingdom could continue on its path of progress and development.
Abiodun, who expressed confidence in the ability of Matemilola to steer the ship of Owu Kingdom to greater heights, urged him to consider his appointment as a call to service.
“I am confident that you will concentrate on the task of accelerating the pace of socio-economic development in Owu Kingdom and Egbaland by mobilizing your people in such a manner that their efforts will complement the initiatives of our administration.
“I believe that your vision for Owu Kingdom is aligned with ours as we continue to ensure focused and qualitative governance and to create the enabling environment for a public-private sector partnership,” he said.
Speaking after his installment, Matemilola commended the leadership of the Otileta dynasty for carrying out a credible and fair selection process despite many challenges.
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The throne of Owu kingdom became vacant on Dec. 12, 2021, following the death of the immediate traditional ruler, the late Oba Adegboyega Dosumu who ascended the throne in 2005.
Among the dignitaries at the ceremony were two former governors of the state, Chief Olusegun Osoba and Sen. Ibikunle Amosun, and former governor of Delta state, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan.
Others were traditional rulers, captains of industry, and politicians including the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Aremu Gbadebo, the Akarigbo of Remo, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, as well as the Olu of Warri, Emiko Ogiame, Atuwatse lll.
Abiodun made the assertion at the presentation of the staff of the office to Oba (Prof.) Saka Matemilola, Oluyalo Otileta VII.in Totoro area of Abeokuta on Saturday.
The governor urged the people of Owu Kingdom to rally around and cooperate with the new traditional ruler so that Owu Kingdom could continue on its path of progress and development.
Abiodun, who expressed confidence in the ability of Matemilola to steer the ship of Owu Kingdom to greater heights, urged him to consider his appointment as a call to service.
“I am confident that you will concentrate on the task of accelerating the pace of socio-economic development in Owu Kingdom and Egbaland by mobilizing your people in such a manner that their efforts will complement the initiatives of our administration.
“I believe that your vision for Owu Kingdom is aligned with ours as we continue to ensure focused and qualitative governance and to create the enabling environment for a public-private sector partnership,” he said.
Speaking after his installment, Matemilola commended the leadership of the Otileta dynasty for carrying out a credible and fair selection process despite many challenges.
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The throne of the Owu kingdom became vacant on Dec. 12, 2021, following the death of the immediate traditional ruler, the late Oba Adegboyega Dosumu who ascended the throne in 2005.
Among the dignitaries at the ceremony were two former governors of the state, Chief Olusegun Osoba and Sen. Ibikunle Amosun, and former governor of Delta state, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan.
Others were traditional rulers, captains of industry, and politicians including the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Aremu Gbadebo, the Akarigbo of Remo, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, as well as the Olu of Warri, Emiko Ogiame, Atuwatse ll.
