14th May, 2017
Mr Godwin Omene, Chairman, Gladson Petrogas Ltd., Lagos, is among eight persons conferred with chieftaincy titles on Saturday when the traditional ruler of Onigbongbo Community in Ikeja Local Government Area of Lagos marked his 10th anniversary.
Oba Munirudeen Yusuf, the Onigbongbo of Ikeja, Ilu Obi 1, conferring the tittles said the beneficiaries were people who had contributed to development of the community as indigenes and people doing business there.
Yusuf said that more people would be conferred with chieftaincy titles in the course of the celebration in the week.
He urged everyone conferred with traditional title to imbibe good comportment as they had always done and work hard to ensure the community made progress.
“I have carefully picked these people based on their sound morals and positive contributions towards the development of the community.
“I didn’t only pick the indigenes as you can see the man from South-South of Nigeria.
“I’m excited today because of the large turnout and people I never knew that are here today,’’ he said.
Omene, an Engineer by profession was conferred with the Olu-Omo Iyanu of Onigbongbo Kingdom and his wife Dame Elizabeth Omene, the Oluwatimileyin of Onigbongbo Kingdom.
Chief Mrs Modupe Alakija got the Iya-Oba of Onigbongbo Kingdom, Mr Idris Sanni was given the Eletu of Onigbongbo Kingdom and Mr Isiaka Momoh, the Baale of Maryland.
Other recipients are Chief Wasiu Agbabiaka, Baale Wasinmi and Chief Muraina Olowoidiara, Odofin of Onigbongbo and Asalu of Onigbongbo.
Alakija, reacting to the title, thanked the Onigbongbo community for the gesture, adding that she would be more committed to the community’s good.
“I know this demands greater tasks and commitment from me, I pray to God to grant me the grace to work more for the development of the community,’’ she said.
Omene said that he had been working towards the growth of the community for years and promised to do more.
“I have been committed to the development of the community and I will continue with the same activities,’’ he said.
Mr Idris Sanni, the Eletu of Onigbongbo kingdom, said that he derived pleasure in contributing positively to the development of the community right from the outset.
“I’m excited today as a young man being recognised by the community and the monarch, I appreciate this honour and promise to be more dedicated,’’ he said.