Oba Adetona made the declaration on Thursday at a stakeholders’ meeting held in his palace over the proposal for the creation of Ijebu State.

Ijebu State is at present in Ogun State.

Present too at the meeting was the Akarigbo of  Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, among other dignitaries of Ijebu and Remo extractions.

Delivering a welcome address at the meeting, Oba Adetona said research had shown that the Ijebu had what it took to own a state.

His words: “Research has shown clearly, as we shall see from the presentation in the course of this meeting that everything that is required for us to have a viable new State of old Ijebu Province from population, to economic, human and material resources are available as God-given.”

He appealed to the stakeholders to be united in the efforts to realize the dream of Ijebu State.

“I appeal to our people that what binds us together is more than what divides us.  No matter what, we must strive to stay together and embrace this opportunity that the present federal government is giving us with gratitude,” he begged.

He stressed that Ijebu and Remo people were one, “but we recognise that when politics comes into play sometimes people forget the bond that binds us together and turn blind eyes as if we are enemies.”

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The Awujale expressed gratitude that “so far we have unity of purpose and desire on the creation of a new State of old Ijebu Province.”

He thanked all those that have contributed to the efforts so far.

Said he: “I am happy that this event is happening today and heartily thank Mr. President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR and his government that has provided the atmosphere to make the time auspicious for consideration of the Creation a New State out of the Old Ijebu Province out of the present Ogun State…

“We thank the National Assembly that has made possible the first and second reading of the Bill on the creation of Ijebu State.  By this, we have been nudged to be more resolved on our responsibilities to ensure the realization of Ijebu State.

​“Let me thank all those that have responded to our call in this regard, financially and otherwise.  In particular, I thank Otunba Gbenga Daniel for the detailed and beautiful memorandum he put together, as well as his financial support of N2.5million towards the luncheon of today.  I also thank other sons and daughters of Ijebu and Remo for their dedication to this cause.”

Adetona added: “Let me note that as we are striving to have a state, we already have an International Airport which I believe is an added advantage.  For this, I thank Your Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON Governor of Ogun State for this leverage.

“Also, I express immense appreciation to Alaiyeluwa Oba Adewale Ajayi, CFR, Akarigbo of Remoland, whose cooperation has been a great source of encouragement on this issue of creation of a new State of Old Ijebu Province.  I have no doubt that your love for our people and intentions are true and genuine.”

Adetona said the event presented an avenue to discuss the matter of the creation of a new state of old Ijebu Province truthfully and honestly amongst them and agree on a common position to move ahead as one with common goal.

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Billed to be at the meeting are two paramount rulers in Ogun East Senatorial District, Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, and the Akarigbo of  Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi.

According to the Onigegewura Akile Ijebu, Tunde Oladunjoye, in a statement he signed, the stakeholders’ forum on the proposed Ijebu State will also attended by accredited representatives of the people of Old Ijebu Province, presently known as Ogun East Senatorial District in the present Ogun State.

To be present are other traditional rulers, members of the National and State Assemblies from Ogun East,  local government council chairmen from Ogun East, opinion leaders, businessmen and women, market leaders and members of religious and community based organisations.

Recall that the bill for the creation of Ijebu State was recently presented at the Senate.

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The bill, which seeks to establish Ijebu as an independent state, was sponsored by Senator Gbenga Daniel, representing Ogun State.

Titled the “Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Sixth 1 Alteration) Bill, 2024 (Creation of ljebu State),” the proposed legislation aims to carve out Ijebu from the current Ogun State.

The bill was introduced by Senate Majority Leader, Michael Bamidele, of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the “fourth order of the day” during the plenary.

After reading the title of the bill, Senate President Godswill Akpabio moved the proposal forward, passing it for its first reading and setting the stage for further legislative processes.

The bill will undergo a series of discussions and evaluations before it can proceed to the next stages of approval.

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The bill, which seeks to establish Ijebu as an independent state, was sponsored by Senator Gbenga Daniel, representing Ogun State.

Titled the “Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Sixth 1 Alteration) Bill, 2024 (Creation of ljebu State),” the proposed legislation aims to carve out Ijebu from the current Ogun State.

The bill was introduced by Senate Majority Leader, Michael Bamidele, of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the “fourth order of the day” during the plenary.

After reading the title of the bill, Senate President Godswill Akpabio moved the proposal forward, passing it for its first reading and setting the stage for further legislative processes.

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The bill will now undergo a series of discussions and evaluations before it can proceed to the next stages of approval.

The move for the creation of Ijebu State is part of a broader national discourse on the need for more state creation across Nigeria, particularly in regions where there are growing demands for administrative autonomy.

If the bill successfully progresses through the required legislative procedures, Ijebu, currently a part of Ogun State, could stand as a separate state with its own governance structures.

This development comes amid increasing calls for state creation in various parts of the country, with proponents arguing that new states could better address local needs, foster economic growth, and enhance political representation.

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