Chief Sunday Dare, the immediate past minister of Sports and Youths has emerged as the Chairman , Media and Publicity Subcommittee of the Soun of Ogbomosho’s official coronation 36-member planning Committee.
According to a statement from him, the Soun of Ogbomoso, Ọba Ghandi Afọlabí Ọlaoye, Orumogege III, inaugurated the 36-member Central Coronation Planning Committee (CCPC) for his coronation rites via a zoom meeting on Friday, adding that the monarch appreciated members of the committee for accepting to serve and taking the time to attend the inauguration.
He charged the committee to organise and execute a programme that would leave an indelible mark in the history of Ogbomoso land.
The traditional ruler further urged the members to work harmoniously and foster mutual respect to ensure the success of the event.
Also speaking, the Committee chairman, Professor Adeshola Adepoju, urged members of the committee to do their best to ensure a resounding success for the coronation.
He appealed to sons and daughters of Ogbomoso land at home and in the diaspora, as well as friends of the town to support the new traditional ruler in bringing more development to Ogbomoso.
“WE ARE ASSURING KABIYESI THAT WE ARE GOING TO SET STANDARDS THAT PEOPLE IN THE SOUTH WEST REGION OF NIGERIA WILL EMULATE.
“THE DEVELOPMENT OF OGBOMOSO LAND IS OUR COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY, HENCE, WE MUST ALL COOPERATE WITH HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY.
“WE ARE ALL PART OF THIS BECAUSE WE WANT TO INCORPORATE THE INSTALLATION OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY AS A STANDARD THAT WILL BE A REFERENCE POINT.
“I, THEREFORE, URGE ALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO WORK TOGETHER WITHOUT INFIGHTING, WHICH COULD STAND AS A COG IN THE WHEEL OF PROGRESS,” HE SAID.
The coronation, according to the statement, is slated for December 2023. A definite date would be picked by the Oyo State Government.
Other leaders of the 36-member committee are AVM Bolaji Adigun (Rtd), who will serve as co-chairman, while Rear Admiral Jacob Ajani (Rtd) will serve as the Secretary-General.
