By ABUBAKAR YUSUF
The Director General, National Productivity Centre, Dr. Kashim Akor, who doubles as Otunba Gbeluniyi of Ilaro, Yewa land has sent a message of congratulations to the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba (Dr) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, MFR as he attained eleven years on the throne of his forefathers.
In his congratulatory message issued on Friday 14, April , 2022, the title holder of Yewa land, awori kingdom said the over one decade reign was eventful to the progress and development of the land.
Kabiyesi , Oba Gbadewole was Installed as the 20th Olu of Ilaro and 2nd Paramount Ruler of Yewaland at a grand ceremony on April 14th, 2012, Oba Olugbenle has given the people of his domain, Yewaland, cause to rejoice, celebrate and give glory to God.
As the Bible says; “when the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice”. So it is with the reign of Oba Olugbenle. The eleven years have been marked with giant strides and successful accomplishment by Yewa people, home and abroad.
The Director General, Dr. Kashim AKOR urged the Yewa people to remain focused, determined and united as the Olu of Yewa build on the structures that he have established in these eleven years, while urging them to pray for more continued favour and grace from God Almighty for him to lead Yewa land of their dreams and vision.
Sources from the palace indicated that prominent personalities and organizations within and outside Nigeria have been sending greetings and goodwill messages to Oba Olugbenle on his 11th Coronation Anniversary.
Congratulations, Kabiyesi.
The DG NPC in Yoruba parlance eulogized the paramount ruler saying,
“Ade a pe lori. Bata a pe lese. Irukere a po repete lafin. Aseyi see Amodun oo. Igba odun, odun kan ni o.”
