The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has recently greenlit a significant move within the state’s traditional institutions.
In a recent decree, Makinde approved the bestowment of staff of office and beaded crowns upon two esteemed traditional rulers: the Onifiditi of Fiditi, Oba Sikiru Akanni Oyelese, and the Elempe of Tapa, Oba Titilola Oyekanmi Sunday.
The announcement came through an official statement from the office of the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola.
Additionally, Governor Makinde has sanctioned the appointment of Chief Akindele Sunday Olukayode as the new Baale of Awaye Town in Egbeda Local Government Area.
Furthermore, the governor’s decree included the elevation of 12 Part III (Minor) Chiefs in Oyo Town to Part III Recognised Chieftaincies.
These include the Elepe of Isheke, Onaisokun of Oyoland, Baale Idoode, Baale Gudugbu, Baale Ojongbodu, Baale Akeetan, Baale Apaara, Baale Aguo, Baale Ajagba, Olotefon of Otefon, Baale of Agooja, and the Baale Imeleke of Oyo.
The appointments and elevations are in accordance with the Chiefs Law, Cap. 28 Vol. I, Laws of Oyo State of Nigeria, 2000, under Section 3 (a) and (b), which empowers the governor to grant such approvals.
