The ancient town of Ileogbo was agog on Friday as the Olu of Ileogbo, His Royal Majesty Oba Abeeb Adetoyese Agbaje, Arowookunjoye ll marks his 10th anniversary on the throne of his forefathers.
The event, which attracted royal fathers, eminent personalities anf business moguls from the across the country, was also used to flag off construction of golf course in the town.
The turning of sod for the construction of golf course and a befitting hall was done at Lanre Adeleke Sports Academy, where lead golf lovers in Osun State, Engr Tunde Ponle and Alhaji Olatunde Badmus led others to unveil.
The Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Dr Dokun Abolarin appreciated the sons and daughters of Ileogbo calling on them to come together for the development of the town. The monarch used the avenue to call on monarchs across Osun to be united in charting course for development of the State, adding that the era of over-dependence on government has gone.
“For we the monarchs, no amount of rancour will bring development to our State. We need to come together and chart new course for our State. If we want to have an international airport in Osun, we have what it takes. Without troubling the government for resources. All we need to do is to be united.”
Oba Abolarin appreciated the founder of Lanre Leke Sports Academy, Engr Lanre Adeleke, for being a source of inspiration for the younger ones. He calls for more for investment towards the future of the country by investing in the education sector. “IleOgbo isn’t a just common town that can be overlooked as their past heroes have worked effortlessly in the time past,” the monarch added.
Speaking with InsightMedia, Justice Jide Falola emphasized on the goodies that the reign of Oba Agbaje has brought into the community, describing it as a fruitful tenure for the sons abd daughters of Ileogbo.
“A look at the development of Ileogbo in the last ten years have shown that Oba Abeeb Agbaje is having a fruitful reign. Because of his personality, he has been able to galvanize the sons and daughters of the community home and abroad to work with him for the progress of all and sundry. Oba Agbaje apart from this, also has listening ears. He also carry everyone along in the decision making.
“In short, Oba Agbaje has been so instrumental in bring laudable development to Ileogbo. IleOgbo is now on the World map because of the development we are witnessing here’, the erudite Justice said.
Also present were the Olowu of Kuta, Oba Hammed Adekunle Makama Oyelude, Agbowu of Ogbagba, Oba Sikiru Akinropo, among other monarchs.
While speaking with our Correspondent, Oba Agbaje gave all the glories to Almighty God for witnessing the milestone. The monarch appreciated sons and daughters of the town for their supports, calling on them to do more for the development of Ileogbo.
“I thank God my Creator for making me witness today. I didn’t know I can spend ten years on the throne of my forefathers but God makes it possible.
“I also want to thank all sons and daughters of Ileogbo for their supports, while I call on those abroad to come together for the development of Ileogbo Kingdom. The journey so far has been good and we thank God for that,” Oba Agbaje said.
The reception was held at the open space behind the Town Hall. Different groups, artisans, among others trooped out in colourful attires to mark the 10th anniversary of the monarch.
