The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, Wednesday, stated that the development of Ibadanland remains his focus.
Oba Olakulehin made this known Tuesday while receiving members of ONA – Development Forum (ODF ) into his palace in Ibadan that paid him a courtesy visit.
The Olubadan said in addition to this, he is interested in further promoting peaceful co – existence in Ibadanland.
“As the paramount ruler in Ibadanland, I will continue to to ensure that development of Ibadanland is my focus and will further promote peaceful co – existence in Ibadanland.
“I charge you all to further contribute your quota to the development of not only Ona – Ara local government but Oyo state and Nigeria as a whole,” he said.
Speaking through Chief Kayode Afolabi Kadelu, the Oota Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Olakulehin added that, “I give undiluted gratitude to God Almighty who spared my life to become the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland and has enabled me to personally receive the illustrious sons and daughters of my local government of origin, Ona – Ara local government, Akanran, Ibadan in Oyo state, Nigeria.”
President of Ona – Ara Development Forum (ODF), Chief Kola Bolomope, while speaking said they were at the palace to celebrate the Olubadan of Ibadanland who is an indigene of Ona – Ara local government and patron of Ona – Ara Development Foundation (ODF).
The ODF president assured Oba Olakulehin that the forum will not relent in its efforts until Ona – Ara local government is taking to a greater height and becomes a role model amongst the comity of local governments.
He appreciated the royal father for the warm reception accorded the delegates during the visit.