It was a joyful moment at the weekend when friends, associates and family members gathered at the Peacock Hall, Marina Lagos of the Island Club to celebrate with one of their own.
The event was an award of Knight Commander of the Order of the Peacock (KCOP) conferred on the Royal Ambassador to Alaafin of Oyo, Aare Ayandotun Ayanlakin by the Island Club Nigeria during the club’s chairman’s valedictory party held at the Peacock Hall, Marina Lagos.
The chairman of the club, Prince Ademola Dada said the club decided to honour Ayanlakin because of his selfless service to the Island Club, Nigeria and humanity.
According to him, Aare Ayanlakin is a committed member of the club and a flag bearer whose contribution to the growth of the club is exemplary.
“He is a close aide of Alaafin of Oyo and he has been promoting Yoruba culture and tradition at home and in the Diaspora. ýWe are proud of you and we urge you to do more to promote the Island Club,” Dada said.
Responding, Aare Ayanlakin dedicated the award to God and Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, whom he described as a promoter of Yoruba culture and the ethnic group’s traditional heritage.
Ayandotun also thanked the leadership of the club and other members for their love and support, promising to do more for the progress of the club.