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…pledges community transformation
Basking in the euphoria of his installation as the Atoyegbe of Iyere Kingdom in Owo local government area of Ondo state, Omoluabi Abubakar Adesina has pledged to contribute his quota towards the transformation and development of the community.
Abubakar was Installed alongside his wife, Latifat as Yeye Atoyegbe on Friday 12th, May 2023 by the Oliyere of Iyere, HRM Oba Omotunde Adako in his palace.
Abubakar who never felt threatened of an existing Otunba in the community, said he sees the Chieftaincy title as a way of paying back to the Oliyere whom he appreciated for his selfless efforts in attending their alumni programmes and contributions whenever he is called upon.
Speaking at the installation ceremony, Oba Adako said his Council cabinet approved the conferment of the Chieftaincy title on Abubakar, trusting that he will contribute to the development of the community.
He appreciated his Council of Chiefs for unanimously agreeing to install the Atoyegbe as he promised that he would assist in ensuring that the Community wears a new look.
He described Abubakar as a good brother and friend whom they graduated together and had been relating well since their school days till now.
Oba Adako appreciated the leadership of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Alumni and the Rector for their lives and presence at the Occasion, appealing to the alumni President for his continuous support on the development of the school.
While appreciating Abubakar for accepting the chieftaincy offer after much pressure on him, he prayed for his tremendous success as the Atoyegbe of the community.
Speaking in an interview with Ebony Herald, the Otunba Iyere, Chief Adepetan Samuel Folorunso explained that the Atoyegbe title is second in command to the Otunba which is for the citizen of Iyere, while Atoyegbe is an honour conferred a non indigene.
He advised Abubakar to continue with his good work, praying that God will increase his wisdom and always guide him to success.
The Alamulamuko of Iyere, Chief Alara Ugbolero described the Atoyegbe Chieftaincy title as being spiritually empowered for financial improvement as he urged him not do forget the community.
He said Atoyegbe should contribute his quota towards the infrastructural development of the Community and also complement the efforts of the state government.
“The internal street road networks need to be rehabilitated because road construction will bring a lot of development”, he noted.
He also mentioned the importance of establishing a mini campus, police station and bank branches among others for rapid development of the community.
Present at the occasion are members of Council of Chiefs, friends, family members, supporters of the new Chief and leaders of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo Alumni Association across Nigeria.
The occasion was a moment of excitement and merriment as elated residents of the community rolled out drums, wined and dined displaying their happiness to witness the ceremony.
