Ondo state Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has presented the Olowo of Owo, Ondo State, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, staff and instrument of office.
The ceremony which held on Saturday at the premises of the king’s palace had in attendance dignitaries from all works of life who came to felicitate with the Olowo.
Governor Akeredolu while Presenting the staff of office to Oba Ogunoye, stated that after wide consultation, the choice of Oba Ogunoye is a collective one and the healing process for the town has just commenced.
His statement read:
“The presentation of an instrument of appointment and staff of office to my king Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, as the Olowo of Owo Kingdom, enjoys the approval of God; he enjoys the approval of our ancestors and other aspirants who contested against him.
“This choice no doubt has set the stage for a reign which promises to witness unprecedented peace and development in Owo.
“I know all your concern; I have had discussions with you overtime since you came into this office; I’m sure you are interested in the development of this town and adjoining towns and villages; the healing process has commenced in a town which has experienced a serious crisis in the past.”
Oba Ogunoye in his speech urged the youths to venture into agriculture and address the challenges facing the town collectively.
“I must inform you that these activities were put in place to proffer solutions to the challenges facing the kingdom; Infrastructural provision, lack of unity, unemployment, illiteracy, and lack of skills among our people, prevalent cult activities particularly amongst our youths, abandonment of agriculture, lack of interest in business activities within the kingdom.
“We thank God that unity is being restored in the land and we must consolidate on that. We must encourage ourselves, particularly the youths, to go back to the farms.”
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