The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun has declared that the honorary Chieftaincy titles bestowed on some prominent indigene is not financially induced.
The monarch said this at the installation of four prominent sons and daughter of the ancient metropolis as part of the activities marking the ongoing first year coronation anniversary held at the ancient Aliiwo palace.
He charged the awardees to remain committed to the growth, progress and development of Ibadanland, the factors that paved the way for their installation.
The newly installed honorary chiefs were Prof. David Olusoji Adejumo and his wife, Chief Mrs. Emilomo as Ajiroba and Yeye Ajiroba, Barr. Omobolaji Olukayode Ayorinde, SAN, OFR and his wife , Dr. Mrs. Adeola Ayorinde as Agba Ofin and Yeye Agba Ofin respectively.
Others were a retired civil servant and former Senior Legislative Assistant in the Ninth Assembly, Alhaji Raheem Adebayo Aruna and his wife, Alhaja Ganiyat Funmilola Aruna as Asaaju Fiwajoye and Yeye Asaaju Fiwajoye, and first female from Oyo State to become a Colonel in the Army, Col. Adenike Adisa Akerele (Rtd) who was installed as Iyalode Akinrogun of Ibadanland.
While performing the installation, Olubadan recalled that their choice for their respective titles was based on their activities towards the growth and development of Ibadanland over the years through their respective areas of callings and these new titles should be seen as nothing but a challenge to them from Ibadanland to do more.
“You would all agree with me that the conferment of the different Ibadan chieftaincy titles on you was not financially induced, but in recognition of your quality as individuals, who are very passionate about Ibadan affairs.
“This recognition is for you to know that you are being appreciated by your people, whose stool I presently occupy by the grace of Almighty Allah.
“To whom much is given, much is expected. That’s the message to you from Ibadan people. Don’t rest on your oars, there are still so many things to do to make Ibadan a place of our dreams which all of us can be proud of.
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