The newly installed monarch of Okeagbe Akoko, Oba Mofolorunso Samuel Adegboyega Arasanyin, Okeladeokin Arole Agba 1, has promised to embark on the cultural revival of the community to boost tourism as well as ensure cultural values were imbibed in the youths.
Oba Mofolorunso promised that his reign would witness prosperity for the community.
He spoke after he was presented with a Letter of Administration and Staff of Office by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, at Okeagbe, the Headquarters of Akoko North West Local government area.
The stool of Ajana Afa of Okeagbe Akoko became vacant following the passing of Oba Oladunjoye Fajana in February 2023.
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Oba Mofolorunso, who thanked Governor Aiyedatiwa for his appointment as a “Grade A” Oba, pledged to work collaboratively with the community to harness its cultural, social, and economic potentials.
“May I also use this opportunity to inform His Excellency, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa about our forthcoming Okeagbe Akoko Community Centenary Anniversary, this monumental event will come up on 30th November, 2024,” he said.
Governor Aiyedatiwa commended the kingmakers for their sincere and invaluable roles in the emergence of the new monarch.