Abioro Celebrates Onipokia, Oba Olaniyan, On Birthday, Coronation Anniversaries

Dignitaries from all walks of life were on Saturday gathered to celebrate the Onipokia of Ipokia, Oba Isa Adeniyi Olaniyan, on his double ceremonies of his birthday and coronation anniversaries.

They included the representatives of government at all levels, politicians, business tycoons, traditional and community leaders, as well as sons and daughters of Ipokia.

During the event, they commended the 46th Onipokia for the peaceful reign since his ascension to the throne of his forebearers.

According to them, the monarch who is the founder of Afro Heritage Entertainment company, a US based entertainment company, is a Pacesetter and Community leader per excellence.

The event witnessed cultural displays, music entertainment and cutting of birthday cakes among others.

Speaking during the event, the Chief Executive Officer of Dardolips Information Global Technology, Hon. Damilare Athande Abioro, felicitated with the monarch, describing him as a true father.

Abioro, who is a Chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) called on relevant Stakeholders to continue to support the revered traditional ruler for the development of the Ipokia kingdom.

Other attendees canvassed for peaceful co-existence among the residents of Ipokia and other border communities.

Oba Olaniyan while speaking during the event, called for constitutional roles for traditional rulers in the country.

The top monarch also canvassed for the preservation of the culture and traditions by the custodians of traditional institutions.

He pleaded with the residents of Ipokia to remain peaceful in order for the economic and security prosperity in the land

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, represented by his Deputy, Engr. (Mrs) Noimot Salako-Oyedele, described Onipokia as a traditional ruler who has demonstrated an admirable commitment to the development of his community in a bid to strengthen the cultural identity of his people.

Dignitaries in attendance included Chief Of Staff to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Oluwatoyin Taiwo, Olu of Ilaro and Paramount ruler Yewa land, Oba Kehinde olugbenle, Aalafin Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, Senator Adeola Solomon yayi( presented by Hon Jimoh Ojugbele), House of Representative Member representing Ipokia Constituency, Honorable Akinlade Abiodun Isiaq, Ado Odo Ota Local Government Chairman, Hon.Adewale Wasiu, Ipokia Local Government chairman Hon Avoseh Johnson.

The highlights of the event include Music supply by the Fuji Maestro, K1 De- Ultimate Wasiu Ayinde.