The Ogun State Government has presented staff of office to the new Olokine of Ojowo in Ijebu Igbo Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Abayomi Banjo with a charge to see his appointment as a call to serve his people and an opportunity to create enabling atmosphere that would facilitate rapid development of Ojowo and its evirons.
The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun made this known at the official installation and Presentation of staff of office to the new monarch at a ceremony held at Ijebu Igbo Girls Grammar School, Ojowo, Ijebu Igbo.
The Governor who was represented by the Director of Chieftaincy Affairs in the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy, Mr Adesoji Adewuyi urged the new monarch to mobilize his subhects and the community for the enchancement of socio-economic development that would complement the efforts of Government.
" It is my belief that you will join hands with other Royal Fathers in Ijebu land to contribute positivey to the promotion of culture and welfare of the entire people of our dear State.
" As a responsive and responsible Government, I must say that we really appreciate the co-operation and support of the good people and traditional rulers in Ijebu Traditional Council and other Councils, let me use this medium to once again appreciate the good people of our dear State for being a part of our success story in the past 8 years" Amosun stated.
In his acceptance speech, Oba Banjo appreciated the State Government, Ijebu Traditional Council and those who contributed to the process of his enthronement pledging that during his reign, dividends of democracy would spread along the length and breadth of Ojowo and its environs.
Earlier in his welcome address, Chairman, Ijebu Igbo West Local Council Development Area ( LCDA) , Hon. Adegoke Adekanmbi appreciated the State Government and Ojowo kingmakers for their consideration and approval of the traditional ruler noting that the decision would further foster rapid development in Ojowo and its surrounding Connunities.
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