Tag: Epe monarch

  • Council chief felicitates Epe monarch

    Council chief felicitates Epe monarch

    The Epe Local Government Council Chairman, and the daughter of Epe Monarch, Princess Surah Animashaun, has congratulated the Oloja of Epe land, Oba Kamorudeen Ishola Animashaun, Arolugbade I, on his 80th birthday and 25 years on the throne of his forebears. She said  the monarch has a lot to be thankful to God for.

     The Chairperson said standing strong and healthy at 80 years old, 25 of which was spent leading the good people of Epe land as the traditional ruler with attendant progress calls for celebration. Princess Animashaun described her father as a courageous and visionary leader and Oba who deploys his huge contact and influence in the development of Epe division into a prosperous town.

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     She said the monarch’s love and comittment to the development of Epe Local Government Area reflects in all his actions, adding that he is always ready to take on any responsibilities that would fast-track the development of the council and the state at large.

     Noting  that Oba Animashaun’s life has been very impactful, the Chairperson said the monarch’s influence and vision are responsible for the uncommon transformation which his domain, Epe, has witnessed in the last twenty five years.

  • Epe monarch warns land speculators

    Epe monarch warns land speculators

    Paramount ruler of Ladaba, Ward C1 at Epe division in Lagos, Oba Nureni Odedina, has appealed to residents of the riverine community to be law-abiding.

    The monarch spoke at a public forum to mark his first year coronation.

    Appreciating his subjects for their support and cooperation, Oba Odedina said it was disheartening that criminal elements, especially land speculators, have been perpetuating crimes to breach public peace.

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    He said: “I warn old and new landowners to come forward for proper verification and identification of their property from now till end of May, or risk forfeiture of their landed property.

    “These measures will enable us weed out criminal elements within and around our neighbourhood.”

    Odedina, who reiterated his commitment to growth and development, hinted of plans by chiefs to collaborate with private sector partners to set up cottage industries in the town to provide jobs.

    “If our youths are employed, they will have no room to get involved in vices.

    “So, we will ensure our youths have something to do and contribute to development of our community,” Odedina noted.