….. as the monarch vows to banish poverty from Ayede Ogbese community
…..“I am highly impressed by the progressive activities and tremendous achievements of Oba Oluyede and his illustrious Olori, Olufunmilayo in Ayede Ogbese community for just one year on the throne” – Governor Akeredolu said
Eminent Nigerians including the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, CON, and the people of Ayede Ogbese in Akure North local government area of Ondo State at the weekend rolled out the drums to celebrate and honour the kingdom’s traditional ruler, Alayede of Ayede Ogbese, HRM Oba Ajibola Oluyede and his Olori, HRH Olufunmilayo Nejo-Oluyede during the monarch’s one-year coronation anniversary held the town.
The Distinguished Nigerians, on Saturday 4th March, 2023 converged on the Royal Ranch of Alayede of Ayede in Akure North Local Government area of Ondo State, Nigeria to honour Oba Ajibola Oluyede and Olori Olufunmilayo, as the monarch marked his first coronation anniversary on the throne.
The Praise Concert was led by the award-winning De Emeralds choir.
The Royal father who was flanked by her Beautiful Queen, Olori Olufunmilayo, received guests in joyful mood during the historic colourful coronation ceremony.
At the ceremony, Ayede Ogbese sons and daughters were joyously celebrated their revered, 21st Century transformational monarch and his beautiful Olori alongside specially invited dignitaries, with a 100-member mass choir and instrumentalists from the award-winning De Emeralds Choir, the Ondo State National Cultural Troupe et al.
The event was no doubt another impressive, exquisite affair which was hallmark of events hosted by Oba Oluyede and his Olori.
Addressing guests at the event, Governor Akeredolu of Ondo State said his administration would always be available for the progress of Ayede Ogbese.
The Governor said Oba Oluyede has remained true to his Christian background despite ascending his forefather’s throne.
Akeredolu said: “I am highly impressed by the progressive activities and tremendous achievements of Oba Oluyede and his illustrious Olori, Olufunmilayo in Ayede Ogbese community for just one year on the throne, stressing that enthronement of Oluyede has changed the narrative of Ayede Ogbese and drastically improved socio-economic development of the community”.
The Governor specially appreciated the Oba Oluyede and his Olori for the peaceful coexistence that exists among the people.
“I note particularly how kabiyesi and his Olori have continued to deploy their wealth of experience and network for the service of not only Ayede Ogbese but also the state and humanity in general”.
“The fact that the first coronation anniversary is being commemorated with a musical concert on the theme “A Meeting with the KING of kings”, and which was the second of the ‘OBA Awon Oba’ annual commemorative events, is a living testament that the Kabiyesi is threading on the path of KING DAVID in the Bible”, Akeredolu said.
The Governor also thanked the people of Ayede-Ogbese and the State at large for the huge vote recorded by the APC at the last Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly elections.
Governor Akeredolu assured that the emergence of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as the President-Elect will bring greater benefits to the people of the sunshine State.
In his remark, Oba Oluyede thanked God for availing him the grace to celebrate one-year coronation anniversary in good health and specially appreciated his illustrious queen for standing by him in all his endeavours.
He vowed to tackle poverty at Ayede Ogbese land as God gives him more power and strength to impact positively in the lives of the community dwellers.
The foremost monarch finally appreciated the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, CON for the special honour bestowed on him to attend the programme despite his tight schedule, and also thanked all the invited guests who made their appearances at the event and prayed for journey mercy to their respective destinations.
It would be recalled that the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, personally presented the Instrument of Appointment and Staff of Office to Oba Oluyede (a deed described by the Governor as ‘an honour to a long-term friend’) in a magnificent, memorable ceremony on 18th December, 2021.
Also, the Governor was fully on ground to honour his friend at the one-year coronation anniversary held on Saturday.
