Awujale, Akarigbo Convene Stakeholders Over Proposed Ijebu State

The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, and the Akarigbo of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, have intensified efforts toward the creation of Ijebu State by organizing a stakeholders’ meeting to deliberate on the next steps.

In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by Onigegewura Akile Ijebu, Tunde Oladunjoye, the meeting is scheduled to take place today (Thursday) at the Aafin Awujale in Ijebu Ode, Ogun East Senatorial District. The forum is set to bring together representatives from the Old Ijebu Province, now referred to as Ogun East Senatorial District.

The statement noted that the forum would provide an avenue for discussing strategies to advance the movement for the establishment of Ijebu State. It emphasized the importance of unity among stakeholders in strengthening the advocacy efforts. 

“The stakeholders’ forum on the proposed Ijebu State will be attended by accredited representatives of the people of Old Ijebu Province, presently known as Ogun East Senatorial District in the present Ogun State,” the statement read.

The event will bring together traditional rulers, members of the national and state assemblies, local government chairmen, business leaders, market representatives, and members of religious and community organizations. 

Speaking on the importance of the gathering, Tunde Oladunjoye remarked, “The forum will provide a platform for discussing the creation of the proposed Ijebu State, with a focus on advancing the movement and building support from local and national stakeholders.”