Ondo State Governor Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of the Olowo of Owo, Oba (Dr) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye II, as the new Chairman of the Ondo State Council of Traditional Rulers.
The Governor made the announcement on Thursday during a special meeting of the Council at the Obas’ Secretariat in Akure as the leadership of the Council under the Deji of Akure, Oba (Dr.) Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi Odundun II, completed its tenure.
While acknowledging the contributions of the outgoing leadership of the Council, the Governor commended the Deji of Akure for his support for his administration.
Governor Aiyedatiwa said one of the major achievement mentioned was the implementation of the 5% statutory allocation of the local governments for traditional rulers.
The Governor reassured the traditional rulers of continued support, promising further initiatives aimed at enhancing their status.
While officially dissolving the 11th Council, Governor Aiyedatiwa approved the formation of the 12th Council and announced its new leadership.
In his remarks, the Deji of Akure thanked the governor for his support to the traditional institution in the State, saying such support has been unprecedented.
Oba Aladetoyinbo, who said the governor had in the last one year acceded to almost all the requests the Obas put before him, urged him to extend such gesture to the new leadership of the Council.
In his acceptance speech, the Olowo of Owo thanked the governor for the appointment, promising to build on the productive relationship between the Council and the government.
