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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
Oyo State Government has officially announced the date for the presentation of staff of office and coronation of the new Aseyin of Iseyin, Ọba Sefiu Olawale Oyebola, Adeyeri III, and Soun of Ogbomoso, Ọba Ghandi Afolabi Laoye, Orumogege III.
A statement signed by the Commissioner of information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said the coronation of Aseyin will hold on December 14, 2023 while that of Soun is scheduled for December 19, 2023.
Oyelade disclosed that the state government has set up a coronation committee headed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi.
Other members of the committee include Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr Segun Olayiwola; Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun; Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade and Executive Assistant to the Governor on Security, CP Sunday Odukoya (Rtd).
“The committee has been holding meetings with coronation committees from the two palaces over the past few weeks and had undertaken inspections of the venues for the events.All is now set for the big event
“The state government hereby seizes this opportunity to enjoin members of the public to show full support for the success of the events,” the statement added.