Bankole Taiwo, Abeokuta
The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun as well as first class rulers led by Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Awujale of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Alake of Egba land, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo as well as the Akarigbo and Paramount ruler of Remo land, Oba Adewale Ajayi are among eminent personalities expected to grace the twin celebration of 15th year coronation and 80th birthday of Ewusi of Makun, Sagamu, Oba Timothy Oyesola Akinsanya.
The Chairman, Media Committee of the celebrations, Sir Teju Ogunjinmi disclosed this during the press conference held on Saturday at the Ewusi Palace, Makun, Sagamu.
Sir Teju Ogunjinmi revealed that the two-in-one event provides the opportunity to give all glory to God and to also celebrate the traditional ruler, Oba Timothy Akinsanya whose reign has no doubt brought unimaginable peace and accelerated development to Makun kingdom.
He explained that the reign of Oba Timothy Akinsanya has not only brought great expansion to the community but it has also attracted several investors who has found the kingdom so conducive for business.
This he said has provided jobs for the Makun kingdom teeming youths and of course, impacting positively the socio-economic development of the entire Sagamu and Ogun State at large.
Ogunjinmi revealed that parts of the milestone projects to mark these celebrations include renovation of the Ewusi Palace to give it a world-class look and ambience that it deserves, building of a N250M Obaruwa Cultural Center to promote the arts and culture of the people of Makun, Sagamu as well as construction of Police station at Ewu Oliwo, Sagamu among others.
He explained that the 80th birthday of the first class ruler which will be celebrated on February 28 on a low-key level as humbly demanded by the monarch will hold within the palace during when thanks will be given to God while the traditional ruler will also address people of his kingdom.
Ogunjinmi stated further that the the 15th coronation anniversary will however kicked off on April 6 with Ibile Day and Cultural celebration, while it will be turn of the youth to pay homage to the traditional ruler on Friday, April 7 after which the royal father and other members of the committee will observe Jumat service at the Sagamu Central Mosque.
He added that the grand finale of the celebrations will hold on Saturday, April 8 at Nuga Planet hall as well as Ansarudeen Nursery and Primary School playground while the royal father will draw curtains on the colourful occasion with thanksgiving service at UMC, Eleja, Sagamu on Sunday, April 9.
Speaking earlier, Chairman of the celebrations, Prince Abdul Abayomi who also doubles as the CEO of Awabat Oil said that the people of Makun kingdom have decided to roll out drums to celebrate their monarch because of his undiluted love for the people as well as the quantum leap the kingdom has experienced in its socio-economic development in the last 15 years.
Prince Abayomi described the people of Makun as well focussed, industrious and quite accommodating descendants of Oduduwa from Ile Ife who are making waves across the globe.
Speaking on the crisis thrown up by the scarcity of the new naira notes, the business mogul said that while the royal father share in the pains the people are going through, Oba Akinsanya has actually sued for peace and urged for calm while our political leaders are allowed to work a way out of the challenge.
Other dignitaries at the press briefing include Olootu Oye Odugunwa, Hon Adeniran Ademola Adeyinka, lawmaker representing Sagamu constituency 2 at Ogun State House of Assembly, Mrs Ronke Soyombo, Special Adviser to Gov Dapo Abiodun on Primary and Secondary education, DIG Peter Ogunyanwo (rtd), Chief Olu Ayodele, High Chief Adegbenro Oduwaitye, Lisa of Makun kingdom, Chief Mrs Aiyedun Adebola Ajetunmobi, Secretary, Women Forum, Makun kingdom among others.