The Ogun State Government has commiserated with the Chiefs and the Gbagura community over the transition of Agura of Gbagura, Alayeluwa, Oba Sabur Babajide Ishola Bakre who joined his ancestors on Wednesday, 14th June, 2023 at the age of 61.
Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Tokunbo Talabi who announced the death of the monarch in a statement on Thursday, expressed government's condolence on the demise of the 9th Agura of Gbagura
"The State Government, with heavy heart, announce the transition of Alayeluwa, Oba Sabur Babajide Ishola Bakre, the 9th Agura of Gbaguraland, on 14th of June, 2023", he stated in the condolence.
Oba Sabur Bakre was installed at Oke-Ido, Abeokuta on 21st May 2019 by the State Government.
"He was one of the traditional rulers of the five sections of Egbaland and under his jurisdiction are 72 townships.
"His Royal Highness was a highly respected and honoured monarch during his lifetime and his legacies will linger forever in the hearts of the family and the entire people of Gbagura"
"The State Government commiserates with the chiefs, the family, and the entire Gbagura people, both home and abroad on this great loss of Kabiyesi." the statement concluded
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