Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, and his wife, Engineer Tamunomini Makinde, have been honored with the chieftaincy titles of Aare Asoludero of Ibarapa Land and Yeye Aare Asoludero of Ibarapa respectively.
The titles were conferred on the couple by the Eleruwa of Eruwa Land, Oba Samuel Adegbola Ajobo Olurin I, during activities marking his first anniversary on the throne and the commissioning of the recently rebuilt Eleruwa Palace in Eruwa, Ibarapa East Local Government Area.
The ceremony, held on Saturday, attracted traditional rulers, government officials, community leaders and other dignitaries who gathered to celebrate the monarch’s first year in office and witness the commissioning of the palace.
Speaking at the event, Governor Makinde expressed his gratitude to the Eleruwa and the people of Eruwa for the honor bestowed upon him and his wife.
Makinde said his administration would continue to promote inclusive governance and equitable development across the state, assuring Ibarapa residents that ongoing projects in the area would be completed.
He specifically assured the people that the Ido-Eruwa road project would be completed, while stating that the government would also explore the possibility of establishing a university campus in the area.
The Governor said: “Our administration will continue to ensure inclusion and equitable development in all areas of the state.”
He also called on traditional rulers in the state to stay above partisan politics and continue to provide leadership to all members of their communities, regardless of their political affiliation.
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Makinde urged the monarchs to “remain apolitical and continue to serve as parents to all, regardless of political affiliation.”
In his remarks, the Eleruwa, Oba Samuel Adegbola Ajobo Olurin I, said the governor and his wife deserved the titles, describing them as “outstanding achievers, humanists and consummate professionals.”
The monarch commended Makinde for what he described as his administration’s developmental strides in Eruwa and other parts of Ibarapa.
He, however, appealed to the Governor to expedite necessary measures to complete some projects in the area, particularly the Eruwa agricultural settlement and the Ido-Eruwa road.
Oba Adegbola said the Governor and his wife had demonstrated “commitment to the progress and development of society”, adding that the honor was a recognition of their contributions and achievements.
Several dignitaries attended the event.
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