The ancient city of Ijebu Ode was in a festive mood at the weekend Tunde Odulaja was installed as the Lapo-Ekun of Ijebu Ode.
The indigenes, residents and visitors watched with admiration as the Awujale of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, conferred the prestigious title of Lapo Ekun on Odulaja.
Admonishing the newly decorated high chief to be a good community leader and show exemplary leadership, the monarch reminded Odulaja of his responsibilities to the town and the people.
Oba Adetona also offered traditional prayers of good health and long life for the new community leader while reminding him of the need to be above aboard, being one of the 13 lawmakers that will pick the next Awujale.
Odulaja had earlier taken his oath of office and an oath of allegiance to the palace to kick-start the ceremony.
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Dignitaries that graced the occasion included Ogun State government functionaries led by Governor Dapo Abiodun and his wife, Bamidele.
The Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi and the state Commissioner for Finance, Dapo Okubadejo, were on ground to support the governor.
Also around to witness the event, was the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila and a member of the House of Representatives, Ademorin Kuye, who was also honoured with a chieftaincy title as Otunba Ajana.
Others include Senator Gbenga Daniel; Senator Olorunibe Mamora; Otunba Seyi Oduntan; Otunba Lekan Bello and the chairman of Ijebu Ode Local Government, Emilola Gazzal.
