The Kwara state Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq today presented staff of Office to the new Oloro of Oro, Oba Joel Oyatoye Titiloye and Gbamoyin of Jimba-Oja, Oba Adebayo Olanrewaju Ismail.
Deputy Governor of Kwara State, Mr Kayode Alabi who represented Governor AbdulRazaq charged the new Monarchs to use the new position bestowed on them by God to promote peace, tranquility and most importantly to ensure the participation of their subjects towards the programme and policies of the Government.
Governor AbdulRazaq urged the people of Oro and Jimba – Oja, to support their new leaders wholeheartedly saying that in unity, there can be peace, development and growth of Kwara state.
He urged the new monarchs to build bridges of understanding, promoting peace and harmony among the diverse groups in both communities, while praying for peace, progress and rapid socioeconomic development in both domains.
In his address, Commissioner Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy affairs and Community Development, Abdullahi Abubakar Bata, commended the maturity of Oro and Jimba-Oja Kingmakers and their Indigenes for the peaceful succession exercise conducted.
He added that the occasion further demonstrates the respect and regard the present administration has for traditional Institution by providing an enabling environment for the Citizens to select their Monarch without any interference from the State Government and any external influence.
In his acceptance speech, the new Oloro of Oro, Oba Joel Oyatoye Titiloye, expressed appreciation to the Kingmakers, people of Oro community and the state government for the confidence reposed in him.
He stated that his reign will not be built on divisions but on forgiveness, unity, and progress adding that he is committed to settling any misunderstandings and ensuring that all voices are heard.
Also in his acceptance speech, the Gbamoyin of Jimba-Oja, Oba Adebayo Olanrewaju Ismail stated that his reign will be anchored on service to the people, progress and over all development of Jimba-Oja.
Modupe Joel
Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor
