Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the installation of the publisher of The Point Newspapers, Alhaja Lateefat Oyeyemi Kolapo, as the Iyalode of Egba Muslims as a well deserved honour.
Abiodun also noted that her installation was a testament to her life of service as a devout Muslim marked by strong morals.
Governor Abiodun stated this at the Central Mosque, Kobiti, Abeokuta, during the installation ceremony of Alhaja Kolapo, who is also the first female Group Business Editor of the Punch Newspapers, as the Iyalode of Egba Muslims.
The governor, who was represented by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo, also noted that her installation was an endorsement of her strength of character and sterling leadership qualities.
Governor Abiodun, while noting that the Egba Muslim community would benefit from the new Iyalode’s invaluable contributions and unwavering commitment to service, expressed his confidence that her wealth of experience would equip her to discharge her duties accordingly.
“As the brand new Iyalode of Egba Muslims, I am confident that your wealth of experience and personal attribute, including courage, philanthropy, tenacity and focus will undoubtedly equip you to discharge the duties of this new role.
“The fact that you have been found worthy of this significant position among the Egba Muslim community should be regarded as an endorsement of your strength of character and sterling leadership qualities.
“The Egba Muslim community is sure to benefit from your invaluable contributions and unwavering commitment to service on this higher pedestal,” he said.
In his remarks, the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, disclosed that the installation of Alhaja Kolapo had shown that Egbaland had not deviated from its age long culture of rewarding excellence and brilliance, noting that the new Iyalode represented the Egba spirit very well in every capacity she had found herself.
Governor Bello, who was represented by Senator Abubakar Ohere, also commended the experience, expertise, and dedication of Alhaja Kolapo to duty, saying that her conferment was well deserved.
Earlier in his message, Mufasiru of Egbaland, Dr. Taofeek Amolegbe, while congratulating the new Iyalode of Egba Muslims, urged her to continue to be a coordinator of people around her.
Dr. Amolegbe also described the title of Iyalode of Egba Muslims as one meant for those who could manage others around them.
