A programme aimed at empowering palace queens and strengthening their understanding of traditional palace ethics and protocols is set to hold in Ekiti Central Federal Constituency II, Ekiti State, through the initiative of Hon. Biodun Omoleye in collaboration with Benin/Owena River Basin Development Authority(BORBDA)
The empowerment and ethical training programme, scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026, will take place at the Palace Hall, Ijurin-Ekiti, beginning at 10:00 a.m. It is designed to equip wives of traditional rulers, popularly known as palace queens, with the knowledge and skills required to uphold the dignity, values and cultural heritage of their respective palaces.
The initiative is expected to provide participants with valuable insights into palace administration, traditional etiquette, royal conduct and the responsibilities associated with their positions as wives of traditional rulers.
The key Speaker for the programme is Princess Jolaade Onipede, a renowned authority on palace ethics and traditional protocols. Princess Onipede is a former regent of Ilasa-Ekiti, a former commissioner and a former Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Republic of Congo.
Her wealth of experience in traditional institutions, public administration and diplomacy is expected to enrich the training and provide participants with practical knowledge on maintaining decorum, promoting cultural values and strengthening the role of traditional institutions in community development.
The programme underscores the importance of empowering palace queens as key stakeholders in preserving cultural heritage, promoting peace and fostering positive relationships between traditional institutions and their communities.
Through the collaboration between Hon. Biodun Omoleye and BORBDA, the initiative is expected to contribute to the development of palace queens in Ekiti Central Federal Constituency II, while reinforcing the significance of ethical conduct, cultural preservation and responsible leadership within traditional institutions.
The event is scheduled to commence at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the Palace Hall, Ijurin-Ekiti, and is expected to bring together palace queens and other stakeholders committed to strengthening the traditional institution in Ekiti State.
