THE BUILD UP AND MAIN EVENT OF OWA 45TH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY

History will never forget the much celebrated Owa’s 45th coronation anniversary as it climaxed on the 16th December, 2021 at Olofin Anglican grammar school, Odode Idanre where the community sons and daughters both home and abroad were present.

The anniversary which birth series of activities started with a media chat at the palace of Owa of Idanre, as Dr. Omolola Anthony, who is the chairman steering committee reeled out the programme of activities.

As part of the activities lined up for the event,a town rally started from Idanre high school Alade Idanre, through Atosin to Odode Idanre as numbers of Idanre sons and daughters trooped out to celebrate the paramount ruler.

Also,a lecture titled, “Idanre, a hub of tourism” was delivered by a renowned Idanre indigene,Professor Afolabi Aribigbola, the Dean Faculty of Environmental and design, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko Ondo State. Categories of award was given to people that contributed generously towards the remodeling of the palace with a target of raising #500:million naira . Their was a marathon race held in the penultimate day.

The event witnessed the commissioning of developmental projects at the General Hospital, Alade Idanre led by His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr) Frederick Aroloye, Dr. Anthony Omolola, Dr. Ikumola, Permanent Secretary Health Management Board,Dr. Kayode Omisogbon, Chief Medical Director, General Hospital Alade Idanre, Dr. Akinyele Eric Dairo, Chairman Sub Committee on health and safety, among others.

On football competition, which brought together youths of the community to display their talents,Idanre FC lashed Alade FC on a 3-1 goal aggregate at the final stage to go home with the final prize as the runner up and other stakeholders were also given prizes and award.

His Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ojaja 2, Arole Oduduwa had on Friday visited the Owa of Idanre at his palace after a jumat service at the Central mosque, Jigbokin Idanre.

Ooni of Ife affirmed the relationship between Idanre and Ife from the same lineage called “ufe oke” as chieftaincy title were conferred on Dr. and Mrs Anthony’s Omolola as the “Atuluse of Idanre land”, Engr. Benson Ajisegiri as the “Atayese of Idanre land “,Elder Smart Fadayomi as ” Gbobaniyi of Idanre land and the P A to the Ooni of Ife on media as “Otunba of Idanre land respectively. The arrival and the departure of Oba Enitan aogunwusi was glorious and memorable

As at 11am, Olofin Anglican Grammar School field was already a beehive of activities as the venue was filled to capacity where the grand finale took place.

Eminent personalities at the event were; Oba Victor Kiladejo, Osemawe of Ondo land, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, Deji of Akure land, Oba Gilbert Ogunlowo, Awosunye of Atosin Idanre and Regent of Alade Idanre High Chief Akinsowon.

Other dignitaries were; Former Chief of Defence, Rtd General Alexandria Ogomudia and his wife, Princess Iwayemi Ogomudia, Barr. Ebunola, Comptroller of custom, Ondo/Ekiti zone,Major General Benson Akinroluyo, Dr. Kola Ademujimi, former chief of staff to Ondo State governor, Hon Justice Yemi Osadebe Akintan among others.

Meanwhile,awards of recognition were given to notable sons and daughters of Idanre among whom were the star legend ace musician, Sir Francis Akintade, Dr Anthony Omolola, Engr. Benson Ajisegiri, Professor Ropo Akinfala, Hon Deacon Mayokun Akinmoladun, Mr Victor Agosile and Mr Akinwole Solomon.

Thanksgivings took place at Saint Anglican Church, odode idanre where Bishop ipinmoye extolled the virtues of His Imperial Majesty before proceeded to the reception venue at the palace

Adelanke Akinmoladun Reporting for Platinum TV