Indigenes of Akure have commended the choice of former Ambassador to Greece, Chief Olu Agbi, as the new Asiwaju of Akure kingdom.
Speaking during the installation, the paramount ruler of Akure kingdom and Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, described the newly installed Asiwaju of Akureland as a worthy ambassador of the kingdom, who has contributed to the development of town.
Oba Aladelusi noted that “ filling this position is long overdue but we thank God because this is the right time for the honour to come. Professor Agbi has paid his dues towards the development of Akure community and we are calling on other sons and daughters to emulate his virtues.”
While urging indigenes of Akure, to cooperate with him to develop the town, the monarch commended the present administration in the state for the unprecedented development witnessed in the town in the last seven years.
Speaking after his installation, Professor Agbi pledged to continue to add value to the kingdom, saying he had been serving the interest of Akure kingdom since his undergraduate days at the University of Ibadan
He said he knew and understood the needs of his people and had been using every position occupied by him to drive development to his fatherland.
He said: “I must say that I am happy for the honour bestowed on me today as the Asiwaju of Akure Kingdom.
“ I deeply appreciate the intelligence of our monarch, a man full of wisdom and I must say that this serves as a call to service at a higher capacity. I will continue to serve my people and work hard for the good of Akure.”
He also promised to ensure the emergence of an Akure indigene as the governor of the state in the February governorship election in the state, to succeed Governor Olusegun Mimiko.
In his comment, Governor Mimiko described the honour as a well deserved one, saying the best recognition a man can get is the one from his kinsmen which is borne out of genuine love.
Mimiko, who was represented by his deputy, Alhaji Lasisi Oluboyo, urged the former ambassador to continue to support the kingdom and called on the people to support him in taking Akure kingdom to an enviable height.