…FELICITATES OBA PROF. MATEMILOLA, COMMENDS MONARCH’S COMMITMENT TO DYNAMISM AND DEVELOPMENT OF OWU LAND
BY: KOLA SODEINDE, ABEOKUTA
Chairman, Abeokuta North Local Government Akomoje, Hon. (Dr.) ‘Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo has commended the Sons and Daughters of Owu Land for demonstrating invaluable unity, togetherness and a strong sense of cultural identity, describing the ongoing festival as aremarkable homecoming that reinforces the bond among the children of the ancient kingdom.
Oyegbola-Sodipo gave the commendation while celebrating the Owu Festival, noting that the gathering provides a significant platform for indigenes, both at home and in the diaspora, to reconnect with their roots, strengthen family ties and renew their collective commitment to the progress and development of Owu land
He observed that the spirit of unity displayed by Owu sons and daughters was worthy of commendation, stressing that collective responsibility, mutual understanding and cooperation remained essential ingredients for sustaining the kingdom’s rich cultural heritage and achieving greater developmental milestones.
He further described the festival as more than a cultural celebration, noting that it represents an opportunity for reconciliation, networking, communal integration and the promotion of values that have continued to distinguish the Owu people.
Oyegbola-Sodipo also felicitated with the Imperial Majesty, Oba Prof. Saka Adelola Matemilola, Oluyalo Otileta VII, the paramount ruler of Owu Kingdom, for his purposeful leadership and unwavering commitment to ensuring dynamism, peace and sustainable development across Owu land.
He acknowledged the Monarch’s efforts, Oba Professor Saka Adeola MATEMILOLA Otileta Vll Olowu of Owu Land in repositioning the traditional institution and providing the needed royal leadership to promote unity, preserve the kingdom’s cultural heritage and encourage development-oriented initiatives.
According to him, the traditional institution remains a critical instrument for the people towards community advancement, adding that the progressive disposition of the monarch has continued to inspire confidence among Owu indigenes.
He urged Owu sons and daughters to sustain the prevailing atmosphere of unity and solidarity, support the traditional institution and work collectively towards building a more prosperous and progressive kingdom for present and future generations.
The theme of this Year is: “Awakening to Action: Strengthening the Owu Legacy,” Oyegbola-Sodipo concluded by wishing the Imperial Majesty, the royal family, traditional chiefs and the entire Owu community a successful and memorable festival, expressing optimism that the celebration would further strengthen the kingdom’s unity and open new opportunities for development.
Earlier, His Royal Highness Oba Professor Saka Adeola MATEMILOLA Otileta Vll, Olowu of OWU Land appreciated the corroborative effort of Sons and Daughters of Owu Kingdom in the area of ensuring growth and common progress, urged the Sons and Daughters of the land to turn that spirit into structure, ideas into enterprises and goodwill into lasting impact.
Further stated that the children of Owu Kingdom in Diaspora should return with their knowledge; their investment and their vision for the home is where a fellow builds future.
Amongst the National Leader who graced the occasion was the Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo who is the Son of the soil of the land and the Balogun of OWU Kingdom urged the Owu Children to embrace peace in every stratum of their disposition and reflect the good leadership in which the Nation/World has known the Owu people for regarding the mammoth gathering as the bond that no one could brake.
In the event, the Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun who was ably represented by Ogun State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Oluwasesan Abolaji Fagbayi congratulated His Royal Highness, Oba, MATEMILOLA Otileta Vll, Olowu of OWU Kingdom, the Traditional Council of Chiefs and Illustrious Sons and Daughters of OWU Kingdom on the celebration of 2026 Odun Omo Olowu festival said the festive traditionally represents values that defines the Kingdom which translate and shared history and cultural pride into meaningful actions that promote unity, economic advancement, youth employment and sustainable community development address the Sons and Daughters of the Kingdom to keep the Flag flying.
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