The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has enjoined the newly installed Olofin of Isheri, Oba Bamgbade Adekunle to see his appointment as a call to service and an opportunity to contribute his quota to the progress of his town and its growth in commerce and agriculture.
Speaking during the installation and presentation of Staff of Office to the new Olofin of Isheri, Oba Bamgbade Adekunle at Isheri in Ifo Local Government Area, Prince Abiodun also advised the people to accord the new monarch maximum support for accelerated development of their land.
He noted that Peace, unity and cooperation are basics for speedy growth and development of any community that is aspiring to stand out among others.
Represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Afolabi Afuape, the governor enjoined Oba Bamgbade to mobilise his people towards complementing the present administration’s effort.
He implored him to be a father to his subjects irrespective of their social and religious inclinations.
In her address, Executive Chairman in the Local Government, Hon. Kikelomo Delano congratulated the Oba, assuring that the council authority would provide necessary backing and recognition to the traditional council in the area.
She added that security of lives and property, among other dividends of democracy would be given utmost attention.
In their separate remarks, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan, represented by Alara Oodaye of Araland, Ife, Oba Dr. Adebisi Layade and Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, represented by the Akogun of Egbaland, High Chief Adebayo Soyoye felicitated with the new monarch and prayed for his long reign with meaningful development across his domains.
In his acceptance speech, Oba Bamgbade appreciated the governor for giving the approval which brought him to the throne of his forefathers and assured that he would work in collaboration with the indigenes of Isheri, home and in diaspora to harness the resources of the town for the betterment of the citizens and growth of the town.
