The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona has elevated an influential member of the Lagos state Governance Advisory Council, (GAC), Otunba Adedeji Bushura Alebiosu as chairman Council of Otunbas.
The elevation Otunba Bushura Alebiosu popularly known as Bush of Africa became necessary following the demise of Otunba Wahab Osinusi who was the immediate past Chairman of the Council but died in September 2023.
The Council of Otunbas of Ijebuland is an assemblage of prominent and influential Otunbas in Ijebuland, a region in Ogun State, Nigeria.
The council is involved in the promotion of cultural, social, and economic development of Ijebuland and its people.
The revered monarch who spoke on the selection of the new chairman said the choice of Otunba Bushura Alebiosu is a testament of his exceptional leadership prowess, integrity and his uncommon contributions to the socio- cultural and political development of Ijebu land.
Oba Adetona said Otunba Bushura-Alebiosu who is also the Otunba Gbelegbuwa of Ijebu land was chosen to fill the vacant position as an accomplished son of Ijebuland who has distinguished himself and possess profound capacity to effectively lead the influential Council of Otunbas to a higher pedestal.
Awujale however admonished the new Chairman to ensure that the collective values, ideals and goals of the council are strictly upheld towards the overall upliftment of the good people of Ijebu and the society at large.
While expressing deep sense of responsibility and immense gratitude to the Awujale for finding him worthy of being elevated as the council’s chairman, comprising of noble and distinguished Otunbas, Otunba Bushura Alebiosu pledged his firm commitment to lead the council with renewed vigour and carry all members along in the discharge of the shared responsibilities of promoting values and tradition of Ijebuland.
