By Ibidapo Olowolayemo, Ibadan
Saturday August 2, 2025
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The Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele, has felicitated His Royal Majesty, Oba Samuel Adejimi Adu Alagbado, Agirilala II, the Ogoga of Ikere kingdom, on his appointment as the Chairman, Ekiti State Council of Obas.
The vice chancellor described the appointment as a well-deserved recognition of kabiyesi’s attributes of quality leadership, wisdom and commitment to the peace and unity of Ekiti State.
According to the Vice Chancellor, “Your Majesty, your emergence as chairman, is a testament to the respect and trust you have earned over the years. You have continued to exemplify the true essence of royal fatherhood as a symbol of peace and unity.”
In a statement by Deputy Registrar/Head, Directorate of Information and Corporate Affairs, Dr. Bode Olofinmuagun, on Friday, the vice chancellor expressed his confidence that the Ogoga’s tenure would foster greater cohesion, understanding and development among traditional rulers in the state.
He also thanked the Executive Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, for the confidence reposed in the Ogoga of Ikere kingdom.
Professor Ayodele, on behalf of the university’s governing council, management and Senate, extended his “warmest felicitations” and prayed that the Ogoga’s reign as chairman of the council would bring more progress, harmony, and prosperity to Ekiti State.