​Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, on Wednesday, inaugurated the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewa Land, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle as the Chairman of Ogun State Council of traditional rulers.

He his replacing the late Akarigbo of Sagamu and Paramount ruler of Remo land, Oba Michael Sonariwo.

The state commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Chief Jide Ojuko expressed satisfaction in having the programme today, despite the delay months back.

He attributed the delay to the economic recession and the urge to have the Ogun standard programme in all functions of the state.

The commissioner also apologized for irregular interaction with both individual and groups, which he also attributed to limited resources.

The state governor, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun in his address, appreciated the role of the state traditional rulers in the state, stressing, that the event was part of the recognition and respect for the state traditional rulers.

“Let remind you all that we appreciate your for the support you have been giving the government and which was giving to the immediate past chairman of the council. Therefore, we still need such support for the new chairman, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle in order to achieve our goals for the state.”

Amosun also commended the traditional rulers for the support given to the creation of additional local council development areas, which according to him, “culminated in the recent council elections. We cannot thank you more than enough.”

After his address, the governor, formally inaugurate the new Council of Obas chairman.

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Source:https://sotrueng./2016/10/12/photos-gov-amosun-inaugurates-olu-of-ilaro-as-chairman-ogun-state-council-of-traditional-rulers/


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