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Awujale, Akarigbo Rally Support For Creation Of Proposed Ijebu State




The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona and Akarigbo of Remoland, Oba Adewale Babatunde Ajayi have called for unity in the renewed effort towards realising the long-awaited dream of creating Ijebu State from the existing Ogun State in South West, Nigeria 

The two Paramount rulers made the call during a stakeholders' meeting held recently at the Awujale’s palace, Ijebu Ode, revealing their displeasure that, out of the 20 provinces created in 1923, only Ijebu Province was yet to become a state

They noted that previous efforts were hindered by disunity.

The Awujale emphasised that, the introduction of the bill for the creation of Ijebu State, by Senator Gbenga Daniel, representing Ogun East, should be seen as a platform where both the people of Ijebu and Remoland must unite to achieve the long-awaited dream.

Oba Adetona explained that Ijebu and Remo people share common ancestry and should not allow external forces to derail their shared aspirations.

 "Ijebu and Remo people are one. However, when politics enters, we sometimes lose sight of the bond that unites us and view each other as adversaries. But, we are grateful that we have a unified purpose and desire to see the creation of a new state from the old Ijebu Province", he said.

" I must add that, though Akarigbo is not here, there is a strong delegation of traditional rulers from Remoland, led by the Elepe of Epe,  Akarigbo is aware of this meeting, we planned it together",  Awujale stated.

The monarch expressed gratitude to the National Assembly for facilitating the first and second reading of the bill on the creation of the state, encouraging all stakeholders to remain resolute in their efforts towards ensuring its realisation.

Oba Adetona, also spoke on the economic viability of the proposed Ijebu State, noting that the proposed state, already benefits from key infrastructure, such as, International Airport situated between Ilisan and Iperu Remo in Ikenne Local Government Area, giving the new Ijebu State a strong foundation upon its creation.

"We have everything needed for a viable new state, from population, to human material as well as economic resources all of which were blessings from God."

Speaking Earlier, the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, represented by the Elepe of Epe, Oba Adewale Osiberu, stated that, the people of Remo are fully in support of all efforts towards the creation of Ijebu State.

The Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, in his presentation, explained that the bill was based on his research into historical documents.

 "The discussions on the creation of Ijebu State or Ijebu Remo State from the old Ijebu Province had long been ongoing. The areas of contentions have been the name and the location of the capital. However, we must not allow such issues to divide us", he stated.

The former governor noted that, out of the 20 old provinces, only Ijebu has not gotten its own state, while other provinces like Kano, Sokoto, and Ibadan have multiple states carved out.

Dignitaries at the meeting included, Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, former Deputy Governors of the state, Senator Gbenga Kaka and Chief Mrs. Yetunde Onanuga, former Senator for Ogun East, Senator Lekan Mustapha, past Deputy Minority Whip of the House of Representatives, Hon. Adesegun Adekoya, members of the Ogun State House of Assembly, and religious leaders.

 

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