The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has tasked the newly promoted traditional chiefs with contributing to the infrastructural and socioeconomic development of Ibadanland.
Kabiyesi gave the charge during the elevation ceremony of four traditional chiefs in the Balogun line at the Olubadan Palace, Oke-Aremo, in Ibadan North Local Government Area over the weekend.
Oba Olakulehin stated that the elevation of the chiefs was in accordance with Ibadanland’s chieftaincy tradition.
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He urged the newly elevated titleholders to use their positions to attract more developmental projects to the city.
“I congratulate you all on your elevation to these new positions today, which marks another epoch-making day in the history of Ibadanland.
“I am aware that you have been contributing to the development of Ibadanland by attracting various projects. I urge you not to relent in your efforts.
“I want you to use your new positions to bring in more developmental projects, ensuring that Ibadan remains at the forefront in all areas of human endeavor.”
The Oluwo of Ibadanland, Chief Wahab Popoola Labosinde, decorated the elevated chiefs with the traditional Akoko leaves during the ceremony.
The chiefs elevated were: Chief Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke, promoted from Aare Onibon Balogun to Aare Egbe Omo Balogun of Ibadanland; Chief Monsor Abiola Olatunji Arulogun, elevated from Bada Balogun to Gbonka Balogun of Ibadanland; Chief Taiwo Odunlami Akande, advanced from Ajia Balogun to Aare Onibon Balogun of Ibadanland; and Chief Ibrahim Remi Babalola, promoted from Jagun Balogun to Bada Balogun of Ibadanland.
The event was witnessed by members of the Olubadan-in-Council, including the Otun Olubadan, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja; Osi Olubadan, Oba Eddy Oyewole-Foko; Osi Balogun, High Chief John Olubunmi Isioye-Dada; Asipa Olubadan, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi; Ekerin Olubadan, Oba Amidu Ajibade; Ekerin Balogun, High Chief Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin; and Ekaarun Balogun, High Chief (Senator) Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli.
Other notable personalities at the event included Mogajis, Baales, political office holders, market men and women, as well as religious leaders.
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