NEW ERA FOR OYO KINGDOM: GOVERNOR MAKINDE PRESENTS STAFF OF OFFICE TO 46TH ALAAFIN-ELECT
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GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–In a historic ceremony held at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office in Ibadan, Oyo State Governor ‘Seyi Makinde officially presented the instruments of office to the newly appointed Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade. This significant event marks a new chapter for the Oyo Kingdom and the Yoruba race as a whole .
Governor Makinde underscored the importance of the Alaafin’s stool, not only for Oyo Town but for the entire Yoruba race, emphasizing his administration’s commitment to transparency and fairness in the selection process. The ceremony, which took place on Monday, January 13, 2025, was a testament to the state government’s dedication to upholding traditional institutions and cultural heritage .
Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, the 46th Alaafin-elect, is a Nigerian and Canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and president of 100279 Manitoba Limited, a real estate investment and financial services business in Manitoba, Canada. Born into a prominent and royal family of Owoade-Agunloye in Oyo town, Prince Owoade is well-equipped to lead the Oyo Kingdom into a new era of prosperity and growth .
