Date: 2020-11-25

A first class monarch in Osun State, the Orangun of Ila, Oba Wahab Oyedotun, has urged the Igbomina communities across Kwara, Oyo and Osun states to unite so as to bring the desired growth and development to the areas.

The traditional ruler stated this at the Asepo Omo Igbomina Day celebration and the N1bn fund raising for the Igbomina House in Ila-Orangun in Osun State.

Oyedotun said, "The Igbomina are a strong tribe among the Yoruba nation, and this event is to bring together all sons and daughters of Igbomina.

"The unity of Igbomina is essential at this point where development must be taken seriously. We have Igbomina communities in Osun, Kwara and Ekiti and we see the need to come together and have a formidable force to develop our communities."

According to a statement by the Media Assistant to the Ila Traditional Council, Mr Omotayo Babalola, the event was attended by Igbomina monarchs including the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo, Oba Sikiru Atanda Sanni; the Elese of Igbaja, Oba Babalola Awumi; the Olomu of Omu-Aran, Oba Adeoti Akolade; the Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Adedokun Abolarin; and the Olusin of Isin, Oba Olugbenga Oloyede.

The Governor of Osun State, Mr Gboyega Oyetola, who was represented by the Commissioner for Regional Integration and Special Duties, Olalekan Badmus, said the government had robust "plans on agriculture, infrastructure, and mining, which will be of advantage to the people of Igbomina."