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Alaafin of Oyo Confers ‘Akosin Of Yorubaland’ Chieftancy Title On Habeeb Okunola

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba (Dr.) Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, has conferred the chieftancy title Akosin of Yorubaland on Habeeb Okunola, MD/CEO TILT Group of Companies Limited.


The conferment of the Chieftancy title was reached after the Alaafin consulted the Oyomesi (the King makers and traditional cabinet of the Alaafin), a statement issued by Solomon Adetekunbo,  – Corporate Communications and CSR Manager of TILT Group of Companies Limited, revealed.

It was gathered that after rigorous exploration into the personality and activities of Okunola, who is also the Founder of Habeeb Okunola Foundation, he was found a worthy and thorough bred Yoruba son who is culturally inclined to wear the toga of the Yoruba royalty and traditionally oriented to promote the Chieftancy institution of Yorubaland.


“The Chieftancy title, Akosin of Yorubaland is interpreted as the first person in Yorubaland to perform an extraordinary feat; an illustrious accomplisher/ leader worthy to be celebrated. The prestigious title which is deeply rooted in the  origin of the Old Oyo empire, bestows it’s holder enoromous legitimate authority across all the Yoruba Kingdoms.


“The Akosin of Yorubaland Chief Habeeb Okunola has for a long time remained a frontline business leader of international repute committed to fostering grassroots development in underserved urban-slum and rural communities across Africa,” Adetokunbo said.


He added that “Okunola is a shrewd serial entrepreneur and global philanthropist; whose work and charitable activities across Africa have distinguished him as one of the leading entrepreneurs under 40, in the continent. He sits atop a major conglomerate and financial empire with stakes in real estate, construction, energy, engineering, agriculture, media and technology. 


“He is a certified businessman of international repute, whose experience in conceiving business transactions has given him access to Presidents, Prime Ministers, and leaders of International organisations. 

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NEWS

President Buhari Congratulates Alaafin Of Oyo At 80

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, Iku Baba Yeye on his 80th birthday.

President Buhari joins the Council of Obas ( Monarchs) and Chiefs in Oyo State, Traditional Council, family and friends of the Alaafin of Oyo, who is heir to the historic Oyo Empire, in celebrating the landmark age.

As His Royal Majesty turns an octogenarian, the President believes ”his 48 years on the throne of his fathers have been most remarkable for the entire dynasty, illustrated by his contributions to the educational, social and cultural development of the people, both those at home and abroad.”

President Buhari extols the Alaafin of Oyo’s courage in upholding the values of integrity, hard work and search for knowledge, which has been the hallmark of the great Oyo Empire.

He commended Oba Adeyemi III for his regular counsels to governments, institutions and families.

The President prays that the almighty God will grant the royal father longer life, good health and more wisdom to sustain the legacies of his fathers.

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POLITICS

Osun Election: Alafin of Oyo Describes Ganduje As Great Achiever Home, Away

Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, the Alafin of Oyo, has described the governor of Kano state, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as a great performer, who achieved commendable feats as a governor and who is set to make All Progressives Congress (APC) emerges victorious in the forthcoming gubernatorial election slated for 22nd of this Month of September.

According to the highest ranking traditional ruler of the Yoruba land, “Ganduje has performed wonderfully well and is still performing as a governor of Kano state. I think it is proper to suggest that, he should be given another chance to continue performing.”

“Let him complete what he started. He is doing extremely well in championing the good policies enunciated by the APC. His educational policy, his health care policy,

his infrastructural development policy, his agricultural policy and many other policies of his administration tally with that of the APC. In fact he is effectively implementing the good and people-oriented policies of APC, ” he emphasised.

The Alafin made the disclosure at a special meeting between the governor, who is the Chairman of Osun state Gubernatorial Campaign Council, appointed by APC national headquarters and Kabiyesis of Yoruba land ahead of the gubernatorial election.

As part of the strategic meetings to have peaceful conduct of the election. The meeting took place at Government House, Osogbo, Osun, in the presence of the governor Ra’uf Ogbeni Aregbesola, Monday.

After commending governor Ganduje, for being a worthy leader back home, he assured Osun people that, Ganduje’s choice to chair the guber campaign committee, is apt and timely.

Adding that, “As a complete gentleman, we are sure the governor would try as much as he can to see to the free, fair and credible election in Osun state.”

“We are absolutely sure that, Ganduje’s presence will automatically bless the outcome of this election. Which Osun people decided to gear it towards continuity and sustainability,” says Alafin.

In his brief remarks, governor Ganduje assured that all machineries were put in place to see to the conduct of free, fair and credible election come 22nd September, 2018.

“From the experience I gathered as the Chairman of the National Campaign Council, on the state of Osun gubernatorial election, I reach a conclusion that, our great party, APC, is fully on ground in Osun state, just like in other parts of the country,” he encouraged.

He said “We are here to ensure peaceful, free and fair election in the state of Osun. We must do our best to build very strong democracy. We are very lucky that the governor of the state of Osun has delivered very well for the state.”

Ganduje further explained that the Campaign Council was in Osun to put finishing touches for the conduct of the election.

While urging Osun people to conduct themselves peacefully during the conduct of the election, he called on them to acknowledge that, “…when somebody did well, what you need to do is to gear all your efforts towards sustainability.”

Governor Aregbesola, after describing Ganduje as a senior colleague and commending the Alafin alongside other Kabiyesis, he called on the electorate to aimed at sustainable development for the state, which he started.

 

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NEWS

Alaafin Of Oyo’s Wife Gives Birth To Male Twins

There was joy yesterday in the ancient town of Oyo State, as one of the wives of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, on Monday, gave birth to male twins.

Ayaba Badirat Olaitan Adeyemi Ola I, gave birth to the male twins at about 11 o’clock on Monday.

The news came after one of the Monarch’s wife, Ayaba Memunat Omowumi Adeyemi Omoh I, had also delivered of female twins, while the naming ceremony took place last Sunday.

Many excited residents besieged the palace to felicitate with the royal father on what they called “wonderful gifts” from God.

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SPORT

FG Set To Host FIFA Executive Summit In Lagos

Twelve presidents from African and six from the Caribbean are scheduled to report on their experiences and country-specific issues and bring themselves up to date on the global game in the summit that will provide all of the delegates with an opportunity to share their knowledge and coordinate next steps.

This was confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation boss Amaju Pinnick in an address to the press.

Also expected is CAF President , Ahmad Ahmad  together with FIFA General Secretary, Fatima Samba Samoura, President of the Dutch FA, Michael Van Praag and Slavisa Ikokezia, who is current President of Serbia Federation

“Gianni Infantino will be in Nigeria on Monday for the FIFA Executive Summit which will be a three-day event and this will bring all international media down to Nigeria,” Pinnick said.

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NEWS

Cattle Colony Is Modern Slavery, Says Ajimobi, Alaafin

Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, has advised the Federal Government against the planned establishment of cattle colonies across the country, describing the move as modern slavery.

The Governor made his position known on establishment of cattle colonies when the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi led some prominent traditional rulers to the Government House in Ibadan.

“Cattle colony is tantamount to modern slavery, because colony is synonymous with colonisation. We cannot have that in Oyo State. It is a pointer to the fact that federalism is not working in Nigeria.

“If poultry farmers or owners of piggeries, among others, are not being offered colonies for their own livestock, why should herdsmen be a survival category,” he said.

The Alaafin of Oyo who shared similar view with the governor on the establishment of cattle colony, also said that the idea was ill-advised and that it is unacceptable to the people of Oyo kingdom.

“Our position is to support controlled ranching, under which we will provide land and other basic modern facilities for good cattle business as well as breeding. Those wishing to rear cattle will use the facilities at moderate cost.

“You will say that the governor is the Chief Security Officer of his state, but he has no control over the police. That is another problem we have with our type of federalism. Another example is about those digging for treasures in our communities but collect licenses from the Federal Government.

“This is wrong. Nigeria needs true federalism. We will keep talking about it until it materialises,” he said.

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NEWS

Greatest Challenge Facing Nigeria Is Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders – Alaafin

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi, has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari, to urgently quell the crisis allegedly perpetrated by the Fulani herdsmen.

Alaafin, in a statement he issued yesterday noted that the greatest challenge facing the country at the moment is the herdsmen otherwise known as Miyetti Allah Cattle breeders.

According to him, here had been co-habitation between the Fulanis and indigenes in various communities in the country.

“In those days, stick was the only weapon with which the breeders directed their cattle. When was it the practice that Fulani breeders would arm themselves to teeth just to protect their cattle?” the monarch queried.

“In the past, part of the guidance which breeders gave to their cattle was to ensure that they did not destroy farm crops along their ways. But today with the arm at their disposal, some Fulani breeders choose to target green leaves of farmers’ crops as good protein for their cattle and therefore lead their cattle aggressively to that direction.

“The big question therefore is that how do those cattle breeders come across the sophisticated weapons with which they arm themselves as if they are going to war. This is the task before the various security agencies to unravel in the interest of peace and unity of the country,” Alaafin explained.

The royal father stated that the institution of traditional rulers should use both individuals and collective efforts to quell the crisis from further escalation.

“Africa and Diaspora are watching Nigeria; the United Nation is watching us; President Muhammad Buhari has been boxed into a cul-de-sac by his kith and kin, the Fulani herdsmen. Let us help him to get of the quagmire.

“If the home of the Fulani is as far West as North of Sierra Leone, i.e Futa Jalon Hills; and their kith and kin live in the cities and they make a substantial population in the Northern Nigeria townships, equity demands that the government at all levels and the people as citizens; should proffer a solution that makes peace on that platform and goodwill, its anchor,” he said.

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