The Nigerian-Canadian Professional Group (NCPG) has backed Segun Gboleru to emerge as the next Akirun of Ikirun in Osun State.
Segun Gboleru, a prince, was nominated by Gboleru Ruling House as its candidate for the royal throne.
In a statement issued recently, NCPG Executive Director, Michael Oloyade said the group was highly elated by Gboleru’s nomination and adding that his ascension to the throne would boost development in Ikirun.
He said the group, at a recent meeting congratulated Gboleru on his nomination and assured him of support as he aspires to become the next Akirun.
NCPG made it known that following his nomination, its members had showed interest in investing in manufacturing and food processing industries in Ikirun as proof of their support for him.
The statement read: “We are pleased to support one of our prominent members, Prince Segun Gboleru, who is the CEO of Mortgage Centre-Canada Financial, Georgia One Financial Mortgage Incorporated U.S.A, and SDA Gboleru Nigeria Ltd, and a generous philanthropist who always supports anything African in the diaspora.
“We also commend his investments drive in North America and Nigeria, which led him to establish a 100-Acre SDA Gboleru Farms in Ikirun to create jobs and economic opportunities for the people of Ikirun.”
NCPG revealed that the multi-million-dollar farm is Gboleru’s initiative to establish synergy between Ikirun and some food processing companies in North America.
Ikirun is the headquarters of Ifelodun Local Government and derives its name from the first Oba of the town, Akinorun.
