One-Year Coronation anniversary: Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, cabinet members honour Oba Ajibola Oluyede and Olori Olufunmilayo

One-Year Coronation anniversary: Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, cabinet members honour Oba Ajibola Oluyede and Olori Olufunmilayo

_“I am highly impressed by the progressive activities and tremendous achievements of Oba Oluyede and his illustrious Olori, Olufunmilayo in Ayede Ogbese community for just one year on the throne” – Governor Akeredolu said_

_…as the monarch promises to chase away poverty from Ayede Ogbese community_

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, CON, Oba Ajibola Oluyede and Olori Olufunmilayo Nejo-Oluyede

The Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, CON, and his cabinet members have honoured Alayede of Ayede Ogbese, HRM Oba Ajibola Oluyede and his Olori, HRH Olufunmilayo Nejo-Oluyede at the monarch’s one-year coronation anniversary held yesterday in Ayede Ogbese.

Eminent Nigerians, yesterday, converged at the Royal Ranch of Alayede of Ayede in Akure North Local Government area of Ondo State, Nigeria to honour Oba Ajibola Oluyede and Olori Olufunmilayo, as the monarch marked his one-year coronation anniversary on the throne.

Ondo State Deputy Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, SSG, Princess Oladunni Odu and Chief of Staff, Hon. Gbenga Ale

In his speech, Governor Akeredolu of Ondo State said his administration would always be available for the progress of Ayede Ogbese.

Akeredolu said: “I am highly impressed by the progressive activities and tremendous achievements of Oba Oluyede and his illustrious Olori, Olufunmilayo in Ayede Ogbese community for just one year on the throne, stressing that enthronement of Oluyede has changed the narrative of Ayede Ogbese and drastically improved socio-economic development of the community”.

Oba Ajibola Oluyede and his Olori, Executive Director Alpha 3D, Ondo State, Prince Biyi Poroye (Left) and Publisher Coastal Renaissance news, Hon. Taiwo Gbamila (Right)

Oba Ajibola Oluyede and his Olori, Secretary Akenneyin/Agangangigan Ruling House, Ode-Mahin, Omo’ba Omowole Oluwagheyinmi (in white attire)

The Governor specially appreciated the Oba Oluyede and his Olori for the peaceful coexistence that exists among the people.

“I note particularly how kabiyesi and his Olori have continued to deploy their wealth of experience and network for the service of not only Ayede Ogbese but also the state and humanity in general”.

“The fact that the first coronation anniversary is being commemorated with a musical concert on the theme “A Meeting with the KING of kings”, and which was the second of the ‘OBA Awon Oba’ annual commemorative events, is a living testament that the Kabiyesi is threading on the path of KING DAVID in the Bible”.

The coronation anniversary celebration was held yesterday, Saturday, 4th March, 2023 at the Royal Ranch, Ayede Ogbese, commencing at about 1pm prompt.

You would recall that the Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN., personally presented the Instrument of Appointment and Staff of Office to Oba Oluyede (a deed described by the Governor as ‘an honour to a long-term friend’) in a magnificent, memorable ceremony on 18th December, 2021. Also, the Governor was fully on ground to honour his friend at the one-year coronation anniversary held yesterday.

At the ceremony, Ayede Ogbese sons and daughters were joyously celebrated their revered, 21st Century transformational monarch and his beautiful Olori alongside specially invited dignitaries, with a 100-member mass choir and instrumentalists from the award-winning De Emeralds Choir, the Ondo State National Cultural Troupe et al.

The event was no doubt another impressive, exquisite affair which was hallmark of events hosted by Oba Oluyede and his Olori.

In his remark, Oba Oluyede thanked God for availing him the grace to celebrate one-year coronation anniversary in good health and specially appreciated his illustrious queen for standing by him in all his endeavours. He promised to chase poverty out of Ayede Ogbese land as God gives him more power and strength to impact positively in the lives of the community dwellers.

He finally appreciated the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, CON for the special honour bestowed on him to attend the programme despite his tight schedule, and also thanked all the invited guests who made their appearances at the event and prayed for journey mercy to their respective destinations.