February 04, (THEWILL) – Last week, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State was honoured for his giant strides in the state in particular and the South-West in general. As part of his 66th birthday celebration, the Abepa of Joga Orile Land, Oba Adeyemi Adekeye, conferred a chieftaincy title, the Baba Oba of Joga-Orile in Ogun State.
The ceremony was attended by Adeleke’s deputy, Kola Adewusi; former President Olusegun Obasanjo; Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State; Senator Biyi fadeyi; Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Prince Adewale Egbedun; the Timi of Ede, Oba Muniru Adesola Lawal Laminisa; the Odole-Owa Bola Orolugbagbe, Prince Adedamola Aderemi; the governor’s sister, Yeyeluwa Modupelola Adeleke-Sanni and several other important personalities.
While thanking the traditional ruler on behalf of her husband, one of the governor’s wives, Chief Titilola Adeleke, described her husband’s new traditional title as a well-deserved one.
Also, in commemoration of his 50th anniversary on the throne, the Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Omowonuola Oyeyode Oyeyosin, honoured Governor Adeleke with a chieftaincy title. Prior to this, Adeleke had earlier been presented with an award by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State. The award was presented to him during the commissioning of the 8.2km Agodi gate/Old Ife road, Oyo State.
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