Ogun: Olaide Aro installed as Akogun of Igbore

The Traditional Council of Chiefs in Igbore, Abeokuta, Ogun State  has honored a legal luminary,  Barrister Olaide Aro with the chieftaincy title of ” Akogun  of Igbore land  on Thursday.

The ceremony which took place  at Igbore Township Hall, Igbore Abeokuta had in attendance , Chief Imran Taiwo, Jaguna Igbore, Chief Tajudeen Lemboye , Balogun Igbore Boroji Egba, Odofin Igbore, Chief Rafiu Ogunmodede, Lisa Igbore, Chief Akeem Oladehinde.

The Chiefs during the conferment  described the new ”Akogun” as a man of integrity and worthy son of the community.

The Chiefs said that legal luminary is  always concerned about the development of Igbore land, saying that he deserves the Chieftaincy title.

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The chiefs explained that the conferment was a reward for the good job he had done in the community.

Meanwhile, Aro who is the son of Chief Shuaib Aro, a prominent Egba High Chief, while speaking with newsmen  said he did not see the title coming, but the Council of Chiefs  deemed it fit for him to be the next Akogun of Igbore land.

 He noted that the chieftaincy title conferred on him was a call to service, assuring that he will contribute immensely  to the development of Igbore land.

“I am grateful to the Igbore Traditional Council of  Chiefs and the people of Igbore land  for honouring me with this Chieftaincy title. I want to say this is a call to service and i will not disappoint the people and the chiefs who bestowed me this honor.

“This will give me the  motivation and encouragement to do more in promoting unity” he added