In a remarkable display of unity, progress, and appreciation for traditional leadership, the Executive Chairman of Odogbolu Local Government, Hon. (Dr.) Babatunde Oyetola Diya, joined the people of Odo Jobore Kingdom on Friday, July 25, 2025, to celebrate the 1st Coronation Anniversary and Thanksgiving Service of His Royal Majesty, Oba Olufemi Sunday Olalekan Ogunbanjo (Sapenuwa I), the Kobowore of Odo Jobore.
The grand celebration, held at St. Michael Anglican Church, Odo Jobore, near Omu, Ijebu-Ode, was attended by an array of esteemed guests including traditional rulers, religious leaders, community stakeholders, political figures, and proud indigenes of the kingdom.
As part of the anniversary event, Hon. (Dr.) Diya joined in laying the foundation stones for two key community projects — a modern healthcare centre and a police post. These initiatives, according to the Chairman, are aimed at improving healthcare access and ensuring security for the people of Odo Jobore and its environs.
Delivering his goodwill message, Hon. (Dr.) Diya praised HRM Oba Olufemi Ogunbanjo for his transformative leadership and unwavering commitment to community development.
“Kabiyesi is a man of peace and progress. This foundation we lay today symbolizes the collaboration between the palace, the community, and the government. These projects will be delivered with quality and dedication because they reflect the core of the I.S.E.Y.A. agenda of our visionary Governor, His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON,” he stated.
The event was further dignified by notable royal fathers whose presence underscored the cultural and developmental significance of the occasion, reinforcing the synergy between traditional institutions and local government. From across Ijebuland were;
Oba Adebajo Lawrence Jaiyeoba – Orimolusi of Ijebu Igbo, Oba A. A. Oguntayo – Ajalorun of Ijebu Ife, Oba Rasaki Adenugba – Ebumawe of Ago Iwoye, Oba Johnson Okubena – Eleruwon of Eriwon Ijebu, Oba Isiaka Ajede – Ogirimadagbo of Ilodo, Oba Abdulganiyu Olusegun Awokoya – Onirete of Irete Ijebu, Oba Johnson Adekunle Dehinbo – Okemu of Ala, Oba Abdulsalam Kolawole – Jaun Medu of Igbile, Oba Olufemi Abdulrasaq – Oloru of Oru, Oba Michael Kolawole – Alaye Aba of Ijebu Aiyepe.
The Executive Chairman was accompanied by a high-powered delegation from Odogbolu Local Government, including:
Princess Victoria Olusola Adeyinka, Vice Chairman, Rt. Hon. Adesoye Akeem Tunde, Leader of the Legislative Arm, Deacon Stanley Olunogun, Secretary to the Local Government, Prince Adeleke Adebajo, GM, Public-Private Partnership, Mr. Adedamola Fayemi, Chief of Staff, Otunba Bolujoko, DGSA, Hon. Taofeek Olawale Oyetunji, Councillor, Ward 5, Hon. Aderemi Ogunbanwo, Supervisor for Education, Information, and Sports, Hon. Oyekan Oluwaseyi, Supervisor for Health, Medical and Environment, Hon. Femi Moses Adesanya, Supervisor for Works and Housing, Hon. Oluwafemi Amusa, Supervisor for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hon. Olajide Balogun, Special Adviser on Education, Communication & Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Alimi Evans Dhikrullah, Special Adviser on Special Duties & Women Affairs, Hon. Nurudeen Balogun, Special Adviser on Works and Security, Mr. Nurudeen Adekoya, Senior Special Assistant, Special Duties, Akogun Muyiwa Idowu, APC Party Chairman, Odogbolu LG.
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