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ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has re-affirmed that the State Council of Obas has become a viable platform for contributing to the socio-economic development of the State.
The Governor made this known during the Statutory Meeting of the State Council of Obas, held at the Obas’ Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, the state capital.
He noted that the Council was in a better position to foster unity, peace, and harmony across traditional institutions, as well as promoting the state’s rich cultural heritage.
Abiodun, who was represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, said that the recent upgrading of chieftaincy stools across the four traditional council sindicated the critical role of traditional rulers in advancing the present administration’s “Building Our Future Together Agenda”.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment towards creating a conducive environment for traditional institutions to thrive, calling on the royal fathers to make practical and improved recommendations that would support the delivery of good governance.
In his remarks, the Chairman, Ogun State Council of Obas and the Paramount ruler of Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, commended the governor for repositioning the traditional institutions and prioritising the welfare of monarchs, praying for divine wisdom and strength for Governor Abiodun to continue to effectively steer the affairs of the state.
Prior to the commencement of the Statutory Meeting, the Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, in the esteemed company of fellow Paramount Rulers present – Oba (Dr) Adedotun Gbadebo, the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, and Oba (Dr) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland – held a brief meeting with the Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Hon Ganiyu Hamzat.
The main session of the Statutory Meeting was held behind closed doors by Council members and ministry officials with a communique adopted after deliberations for Government actions.
The Ogun State Council of Obas, under the leadership of Oba Olugbenle, remains committed to initiating and supporting all developmental efforts aimed at the progress of our dear Gateway state. 
