IKARE-AKOKO HAS WITNESSED UNPRECEDENTED DEVELOPMENTS SINCE I ASSENDED THE THRONE OF MY FOREFATHERS SAYS OLUKARE OBA SALIU MOMOH
IKARE-AKOKO HAS WITNESSED UNPRECEDENTED DEVELOPMENTS SINCE I ASSENDED THE THRONE OF MY FOREFATHERS SAYS OLUKARE OBA SALIU MOMOH
One of the foremost Yoruba traditional rulers in Nigeria Oba Akadri Saliu Momoh CON , the Olukare of Ikare-Akoko has stated that the ancient city has witnessed unprecedented developments since he ascended the throne of his four fathers fourty years ago. He made the disclosure while fielding questions from Journalists in his palace yesterday.
Amongst the achievements recorded are;dualization of the township road, construction and tarring of street roads, increased population, conducive environmental for business growth, springing up of new communities, generation of employment for youth at Federal,State and Local Government levels, expansion of the ancient city, peaceful coexistence among diverse ethnic groups etc
The Monarch stated that his fourty years on the throne celebration will kick off as from 15th-22nd December 2024 where important dignatoriesl from all walks of life including the Governor of Ondo State are being expected.
According to the Senior First Class Oba,the fortieth anniversary will be celebrated amidst pomp and thrills where honourary chieftaincy titles shall be conferred on some distinguished Nigerians,who has contributed to the development of the society.
Moreso,there will be football match, medical outreach, environmental sanitation,Jumat Service and cultural display, Thanks Giving Service on 22nd December amongst other side attractions,stated the Monarch.
According to High Chief Muftau Ayodele Lawal,Ofua of Ilepa/Oyinmo Quarter who spoke on behalf of Saliu Momoh stated that one of his greatest achievements since he ascended the throne of his forefathers is peace, explaining that his fourty years on the throne will be celebrated in an atmosphere devoid of rancour.
He stated that there will continue to be peace in Ikare-Akoko and stated that Owa-Ale should endeavour to rule over Iyometa only,he should not annex other quarters that does not belong to him, maintaining that the celebration of a cultural festival tagged “Olokemeji”is alien to the people of Ikare-Akoko.
He stated that the joy of the community will know no bound as soon as the proposed University for the serene community is approved by the Federal Government.
High Chief Ofua disclosed that,the celebration of the foutieth anniversary of Oba Saliu Momoh is meant to foster continued unity in the ancient community..While High Chief Eleweje and Chief Sasere stated that Ikare-Akoko is a one united community adding that the reign of Olukare of Ikare Oba Saliu Momoh has foster unity, progress and developments since the monarch ascended the throne.
