…Ebumawe of Ago Iwoye celebrates 20th Coronation Anniversary

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta

The Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye in Ijebu North local government area of Ogun State, Oba AbdulRasaq Adenugba, has called for Nigerians’ support with the nation’s security agencies in the bid to tackle the security challenges facing the country.

Oba Adenugba said, effective collaboration between Nigerians and various security agencies will go a long way in the fight against the menace of insecurity in Nigeria.

The traditional ruler, who said this while speaking with newsmen while paying homage to the Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, as part of activities lined up for (his) Oba Adenugba’s 20th coronation anniversary, commended both the state and federal governments for various efforts put in place to tackle insecurity in the country.

He said, “cooperation and support for the security agencies was critical to the successes in the war against insecurity. I appeal that when you see that is something not going right, report to appropriate security agency for necessary action. Don’t just keep quiet and pass by.

Addressing newsmen earlier at the Ebumawe’s palace in Ago-Iwoye, the Chairman, 20th Coronation anniversary Planning Committee, Dr. Femi Bakre, said the celebration was to appreciate God for his kindness on the monarch over the years, and well on rapid development witnessed by Ago-Iwoye since Oba Adenugba ascended the throne.

Bakre said, “there have been unprecedented improvement in commerce and commercial activities in Ago-Iwoye, leading to impressive socio-economic development in the last 20 years ago.

“Oba Adenugba’s visionary leadership has brought unprecedented transformation and phenomenal growth to the town of Ago-lwoye since he ascended the throne economically, socially, culturally, spiritually, physically amongst others.

“There is also cordial relationship between the town and the two universities located in the town; Olabisi Onabanjo University Community and Aletheia University Community.

Speaking on the social economic advancement of Ago Iwoye, the Chairman said, businesses are being established in the town on daily basis because of peaceful environment and ease of doing business deliberately promoted by Oba AbdulRasaq Adenugba.

“Under Oba Adenugba’s reign, the Ago-lwoye five days market was upgraded to daily market. Rotary Club of Ago-lwoye was established and the Age Group Associations (Regberegbes) were
resuscitated to boost social activities and foster the spirit of unity and communal development in the town.

“This event is a way of thanking Almighty God for His divine direction and mercy over our Kabiyesi in the task of ruling Ago-lwoye, as well as appreciating the people of the town, friends and well-wishers for their immeasurable support.

The chairman said there will be conferment of chieftaincy titles on deserving individuals as part of the anniversary celebrations, symbolizing recognition and appreciation for their contributions to the community.

Some of the country’s who-is-who are already gearing up to share the joy of the day with the kabiyesi and his Ago Iwoye kinsmen.