Marketing communications professional, Dr. Tunji Olugbodi and his wife, Mrs. Biyi Tunji-Olugbodi, have been conferred with chieftaincy titles of Asiwaju and Yeye Asiwaju of Ara Kingdom in Osun State.
The awards were in recognition of their outstanding service, leadership, unwavering contributions and commitment to community development.
The high-profile ceremony was held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, under the authority of His Royal Majesty, Oba Olubayo Adesola Windapo (Oyelade Abidogun), the Alara of Ara Kingdom, and the Alara-in-Council.
Olugbodi was particularly honoured for his dedication to the growth and development of Ara Kingdom, his commitment to community service, empowerment, and excellence in leadership in Nigeria and beyond.
In his acceptance speech, Dr. Olugbodi, who is the executive vice-chairman of Verdant Zeal Marketing Communications Group, appreciated the eminent traditional ruler and the Alara-in-Council for acknowledging his contributions to the development of his community.
He said, “I am profoundly humbled and grateful that His Royal Majesty and the Alara-in-Council have found me and my wife worthy of these enormous chieftaincy titles.”
The titles of Asiwaju and Yeye Asiwaju are among the highest honours in the Ara
Kingdom and Dr. Olugbodi and his wife are the first to be conferred with the title in the community.
“I accept this title with humility and every sense of responsibility, acknowledging the expectations that come with it. I pledge to continue serving our community with integrity, wisdom, and dedication, while reaffirming my commitment to her prosperity.” Dr. Olugbodi added.
As part of the day’s festivities, Olugbodi, under the chairmanship of His Imperial Majesty, Arole Oduduwa, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, performed a special sod turning ceremony for the Tunji Olugbodi Productions (TOP) Film Village and Resort to be situated in Ara, Osun, Osun State.
