Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin I, has declared that the ancient City of Ibadan needs more development.
The Olubadan made this known during the elevation ceremony of four traditional title holders in the Balogun Line, on Friday
This was contained in a release by the Olubadan Palace Press, signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Mr Olugbemiga Ayoade.
Oba Olakulehin tasked the newly-elevated traditional chiefs to use their new positions to attract more developmental projects to Ibadanland.
The Ibadan paramount traditional ruler said the promotion of the chiefs was done in order to fill the vacancies in the Balogun Line.
Olubadan said: “I congratulate you all on your elevation to the new positions today which marks another epoch making day in the history of Ibadanland.
“I am aware that you have been attracting different projects for the development of Ibadanland. I want you not to relent in what you have been doing.
“I want you to use your new promotion to attract more developmental projects to ensure that Ibadan continue to be at the forefront in all areas of human endeavour.”
The Oluwo of Ibadanland, Chief Wahab Popoola Labosinde decorated the elevated chiefs with the traditional Akoko leaves during the elevation ceremony.
The elevated chiefs included Chief Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke (from Aare Onibon Balogun to Aare Egbe Omo Balogun of Ibadanland); Chief Monsor Abiola Olatunji Arulogun (from Bada Balogun to Gbonka Balogun of Ibadanland); Chief Taiwo Odunlami Akande (from Ajia Balogun to Aare Onibon Balogun of Ibadanland) and Chief Ibrahim Remi Babalola (from Jagun Balogun to Bada Balogun of Ibadanland).
The event was witnessed by members of the Olubadan-in-Council among whom were the Otun Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja; Osi Olubadan, Oba Eddy Oyewole-Foko and Osi Balogun, High Chief John Olubunmi Isioye-Dada.
Others included Asipa Olubadan, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi; Ekerin Olubadan, Oba Amidu Ajibade; Ekerin Balogun, High Chief Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin; and Ekaarun Balogun, High Chief (Senator) Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli.
Also present at the elevation ceremony were mogajis, baales, political office holders, market men and women, as well as religious leaders.
