By Sunday olatunji
His Royal Majesty, Oba James Adelusi Aladesuru, the Onigede of Igede-Ekiti, has conferred prestigious chieftaincy titles on Engr.Dr.Oluwatoyin Ojo,FNSE and his wife,Mrs Mary Mathar Toyin-Ojo during the 2026 annual Ojude Ake Festival in Igede Kingdom, Ekiti State.
Dr.Ojo was installed as Otunba Atayese, while his wife received the title of Yeye Atayese of the ancient town at the colourful traditional ceremony organised to celebrate the community’s rich cultural heritage.
Conferring the titles on the couple, the royal father charged the duo to sustain the virtues of integrity and exemplary character that earned them the prestigious traditional honours.
Oba Aladesuru also offered prayers for the couple, seeking divine guidance, wisdom and blessings as they assume their new traditional responsibilities.
Addressing the newsmen shortly after the installation,Ojo expressed profound gratitude to the Onigede, members of the Onigede-in-Council, and the sons and daughters of Igede Kingdom for finding him and his wife worthy of the honour.
He pledged that the recognition would further strengthen his commitment to community service, humanitarian activities and societal development.
The newly installed Otunba Atayese assured the people that he would remain steadfast in his contributions towards human development and the overall progress of society.
”This recognition will further strengthen my commitment to community service, humanitarian activities and societal development,”he said.
The annual Ojude Ake Festival remains an important cultural gathering through which the people of Igede Kingdom celebrate their heritage, promote unity and honour individuals who have distinguished themselves in service to the community.
