The lawmaker representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Otunba (Sen.) Gbenga Daniel, on Monday met with royal fathers and prominent leaders across Ijebuland at the Palace of the Awujale in Ijebu-Ode as part of efforts towards the creation of a new state out of the old Ijebu Province.
The meeting, which was that of the Implementation Committee on the Creation of a New State out of the Old Ijebu Province, brought together members of the Ijebu Traditional Council, traditional rulers and other key stakeholders to deliberate on the proposed Ijebu-Remo State.
At the meeting, the royal fathers and stakeholders declared their full support for the creation of Ijebu-Remo State, with Ijebu-Ode as the proposed capital of the new state.
The meeting was led by the Orimolusi of Ijebu-Igbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba Lawrence Adebajo, and had in attendance the Ogbeni-Oja of Ijebuland and Chairman of the Awujale Interregnum Council, Olorogun Sonny Kuku, alongside other members of the Ijebu Traditional Council.
Also present were the Ajalorun of Ijebu-Ife, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adesesan Afolorunso Oguntayo, FCA, JP; the Onirete of Irete-Ijebu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdul-Ganiyu Olusegun Awokoya-Yesufu, Kutimehin Adetutu I; and the Dagburewe of Idowa, His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adefuwape Okuribido Okulote II, Anowoneyo IV, among others.
Other dignitaries in attendance were former deputy Governor of Ogun State, Senator Adegbenga Kaka, the Bobasuwa of Ijebu land, Chief Funlola Okunowo amongst others.
The deliberations focused on the aspirations of the people of the old Ijebu Province and the need for unity, coordination and collective engagement among traditional institutions, community leaders and other stakeholders in advancing the state creation initiative.
The stakeholders resolved to work collectively towards the actualisation of Ijebu-Remo State, with renewed emphasis on collaboration among the royal fathers and other leaders across Ijebuland.
The meeting further underscored the importance of the traditional institution and community leadership in shaping discussions around the political, economic and developmental future of Ijebuland.
