By Michael Adeyemo
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to working with traditional institutions towards the progress and development of all towns and communities in the state.
Governor Makinde gave the assurance at the Iganna Community Development Council’s 2025 Omo Aloba Fiesta, held at the Baptist Primary School Field, Oke Afin, Iganna in Iwajowa Local Government Council in Oke – Ogun Area of the state.
Pensioners FM correspondent, Micheal Adeyemo, who was present at the event filed in his report.
Represented by the Executive Chairman of Iwajowa Local Government Council, Honourable Abiodun Oyewumi, Governor Makinde said that working closely with Monarchs including the Sabiganna of Iganna Kingdom, Oba Saliu Azeez, would accelerate development initiatives and improve the living standards of the people.
He appealed to all sons and daughters of Iganna Kingdom, at home and in the diaspora to remain united, noting that sustainable progress can only be achieved in an atmosphere of commitment to peace and harmony by all and sundry.
Governor Makinde also extended his greetings to Oba Azeez on the celebration of this year’s Omo Aloba Day.
In his remarks, the Royal Father of the Day, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, called for unity among the people of Iganna, urging them to rally round the Sabiganna in achieving the community’s collective aspirations.
Oba Owoade also pledged his continued support for the monarch and the town.
The Royal host and Sabiganna of Iganna Kingdom, Oba Saliu Azeez, explained that the Omo Aloba Fiesta aims at reinforcing the identity of the people, celebrate their rich cultural heritage, and honour the heroic deeds of their ancestors.
Oba Azeez encouraged all residents of Iganna to proudly identify themselves as Omo Aloba, while for support from friends and traditional title holders of the ancient town on its development.
Earlier, the National Chairman of the Iganna Community Development Council, Chief Olu Ogunjimi, said the celebration symbolizes the strong bond shared by descendants of Omo Aloba and reflects their collective vision for a more prosperous and united kingdom.
He also expressed gratitude to everyone whose efforts contributed to the success of the event.
During this year’s Omo Aloba Day Fiesta in Iganna, two foremost broadcasters in Oyo State, the Otunba Agbededegbeyo of Iganna Kingdom ,who is also the General Manager,Pensioners’ FM, Dr. Babatunde Tiamiyu and Yeye Agbededegbeyo of the Kingdom, Chief Mrs. Olutayo Faleti of Fresh FM, were specifically recognised and showered with dedicated Iwure ( D M R) from the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade land Sabiganna of Iganna for their sound mastry and use of Yoruba Language to promote culture and tradition
Among Dignitaries present at the fiesta include the Senator representing Oyo North Senatorial District, Senator Buhari Abdulfatai Father of the Day, Hon. Remi Oseni the Aare Alawoekun of Ofiki Kingdom, Oba Gbenga Adeoye and a Public Affairs Analyst on Pensioners’ FM, Mr. Lukman Animashaun
