Oba Olugbenle Urges Traders To Prioritize Fairness, Compassion, Says “True Wealth Comes From Divine Blessings Rather Than Profit Margins” (+photos)

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED

ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Adeboye Olugbenle MFR, Asade Agunloye IV, the Olu of Ilaro & Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, has called upon traders to consider the economic hardships faced by many and to trade with integrity and compassion.

The monarch made this statement during a courtesy visit from members of the Olu Ilaro Honourary Chiefs, on Friday, June 21, 2024, congratulating him on his appointment as Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas.

Addressing economic challenges facing residents, Oba Olugbenle appealed to traders in Ilaro and Yewa at large to moderate prices, particularly of essential goods, to accommodate low-income earners who are increasingly burdened by rising costs.

The monarch emphasized that wealth should not be pursued at the expense of fairness and empathy. He encouraged traders to conduct their businesses with the fear of God, ensuring that essential goods remain affordable for the less privileged.

Oba Olugbenle whose statement on the occasion highlighted the importance of ethical commerce and community solidarity, reinforcing spiritual values as essential for societal well-being, reminded his people that true wealth comes from divine blessings rather than profit margins. He stressed the importance of spiritual values in all endeavours.

The Olu of Ilaro expressed gratitude to members of the Olu Ilaro Honourary Chiefs, being led by Chief Thomas Lala, the Bobaseto of Ilaro-Yewa, for their support during his installation as Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas in Abeokuta. He appreciated their congratulatory visits and gifts, urging them to uphold the region’s honour wherever they go..

The Olu of Ilaro & Paramount Ruler of Yewaland bestowed his royal blessings upon the group and their families, urging them to maintain prayers for the royal family, the Olu-in-Council, Ilaro-Yewa, Ogun State, and Nigeria as a whole.

Members of the Olu Ilaro Honourary Chiefs that were on the visits that was led by its Acting Chairman, Chief Thomas Lala, the Bobaseto of Ilaro-Yewa, and Chief (Mrs.) Adenike Akintade JP, the Iya Eto of Ilaro-Yewa, Secretary of the group, respectively included Chief Sunmola Adebola, the Asoju Egba of Ilaro-Yewa; Chief (Mrs.) Yemisi Oloyo, the Iya Ewe of Ilaro-Yewa; Chief Hassan Babatunde Taiwo, the Otun Mayegun of Ilaro-Yewa; Chief (Mrs.) Adunni Onifade, the Otun Iya Ewe of Ilaro-Yewa and Chief Funmilola Oladotun, the Otun Baajiki of Ilaro-Yewa.

Others were Chief Atinsola Amore, the Bobaseye of Ilaro-Yewa; Chief Segun Kehinde, the Onimoero of Ilaro-Yewa; Chief (Mrs.) Alaba Adewunmi, the Iya Oge of Ilaro-Yewa; Chief Idowu Onifade, the Otunba Onimoero of Ilaro-Yewa; Chief Wasiu Olawunmi, the Oluomo of Ilaro-Yewa; and Chief Deji Ogunleye, the Olori Odo of Ilaro-Yewa and Chief (Elhadj) Abu-Satar Idowu Hamed, the Otun Baaroyin of Ilaro-Yewa.

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