Lekan Yusuf, Ibadan
The newly elevated traditional chiefs have been admonished to use their new positions to attract more developmental projects to Ibadanland.
The admonition was given today by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin I during the elevation ceremony of four traditional title holders in the Balogun line.
Oba Olakulehin while speaking, said that the promotion of the chiefs was done in order to fill the vacancies in the Balogun line.
The monarch used the medium to appeal to the traditional title holders to use their new positions to attract more developmental projects to the city.
“I congratulate you all on your elevation to the new positions today which marks another epoch making day in the history of Ibadanland.
“I am aware that you have been attracting different projects for the development of Ibadanland. I want you not to relent in what you have been doing.
“I want you to use your new promotion to attract more developmental projects to ensure that Ibadan continue to be at the forefront in all areas of human endeavour”.
The Oluwo of Ibadanland, Chief Wahab Popoola Labosinde during the ceremony decorated the elevated chiefs with the traditional Akoko leaves.
The chiefs elevated are; Chief Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke who was promoted from Aare Onibon Balogun to Aare Egbe Omo Balogun of Ibadanland, Chief Monsor Abiola Olatunji Arulogun who was elevated from Bada Balogun to Gbonka Balogun of Ibadanland, Chief Taiwo Odunlami Akande who advanced from Ajia Balogun to Aare Onibon Balogun of Ibadanland and Chief Ibrahim Remi Babalola who climbed the ladder from Jagun Balogun to Bada Balogun of Ibadanland.
The event was witnessed by members of the Olubadan-in-Council among whom are; the Otun Olubadan, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, Osi Olubadan, Oba Eddy Oyewole-Foko, Osi Balogun, High Chief John Olubunmi Isioye-Dada, Asipa Olubadan, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi, Ekerin Olubadan, Oba Amidu Ajibade, Ekerin Balogun, High Chief Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin and Ekaarun Balogun, High Chief (Senator) Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli.
Others personalities at the event included Mogajis, Baales, political office holders, market men and women as well as religious leaders.
