The coronation ceremony of His Royal Majesty, Oba Alfred Modupe Aiyedogbon, as the Alamuro of Amuro land.
Richard Elesho
The cream of Kogi State converged on the premises of Amuro Community Secondary School, ACSS, at the weekend for the coronation ceremony of His Royal Majesty, Oba Alfred Modupe Aiyedogbon, as the Alamuro of Amuro land. The paramount ruler oversees the affairs of the seven autonomous towns that make up the Amuro District of MopAmuro Local Government.
The glamorous ceremony also witnessed the conferment of chieftaincy titles and awards of excellence on deserving sons and daughters of the area, with a loud call on the federal and Kogi State governments to improve infrastructure of the area as a matter of urgency.
An elated President of Amuro Community Development Society, ACDS, Dr. Gilbert Obajemu, in his address, appealed to the state government to construct the Effo-Takete Ide-Aghara Road and Takete Ide-Aiyedayo-Iya roads as priorities.
“Your Excellency, sir, we are using this special forum to especially appeal for your consideration of awarding the construction of Effo Amuro- Takete Ide- Otafun/Aghara road and Takete Ide- Oroke- Iyah Gbede road.
“These hinterland roads are considered of high concern to our people as the two roads connect with both Kabba/Bunu and Ijumu Local Government Areas, respectively.
“The roads, apart from their socio-economic advantages, would also enhance the potential for improvement in agricultural activities.
I am assuring you of our support and unalloyed loyalty to your government as always,” Obajemu said.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Organising Committee and Akingbade of Amuroland, Commodore Michael Folusho Daniel (rtd), appreciated God and the immediate past governor, Yahaya Bello, for upgrading Alamuro stool to first class, and commended incumbent governor Ahmed Ododo leading the state well. He prayed for sustainable peace and growth in Amuroland under his reign.
“May this coronation ceremony be a symbol of hope, unity, and prosperity for the Amuro Community. May our First Class Oba lead us with wisdom, integrity, and compassion, and may his reign be blessed with peace, plenty, harmony, and progress,” Daniel said.
Oba Aiyedogbon commended the State Government and the people for the honour bestowed on him and their immense support since his ascension to the throne.
The paramount ruler promised to lead the people with integrity and honesty and ensure unity, peace, and tranquillity in the community.
The Kogi Commissioner for Information and Communication, Chief Kingsley Femi Fanwo, who received an Honorary Chieftaincy title of ‘Oluomo of Amuro’, described the title as a ‘great honour’.
“It is a great honour. I have taken a lot of Chieftaincy titles in many places, but this is the first time I am taking them at home in Amuro.
“This has inspired me to do more for my people; I promise to continue to contribute my best to the development of Amuro and Kogi State at large,” the Oluomo of Amuro said.
Many other Amuro indigenes and non-indigenes also received the Honorary Chieftaincy titles for their monumental contributions to Amuro Land.
The highlights of the day were the crowning and beading of the Alamuro, HRM Oba (Engr) Alfred Modupe Aiyedogbon, as well as the Conferment of Traditional titles on Hon Eric Fiki, as the ‘Baale of Amuro’; and Chief Patrick Obajemu, as the Balogun of Amuro Kingdom.
Some eminent personalities who have contributed to the development of Amuro in their various services to humanity within and outside Amuro were also honoured with the “Award of Excellence.”
They include: Mr Adekunle Abogun, Pastor Babagbemi Joseph Adejola, Pastor Samuel Babatunde (Esanuaje), Mr Aguda Samuel, Pastor Ben Ayo Abereoran and Mrs Funmilayo Bolorunduro.
Others are Chief Temitope Atte, Mr Emmanuel Ojo, Hon. Abayomi Obaro (Pedro), Pastor Toluhi Samuel Sunday, Rev Kayode Moses Omodanisi, Hon Edward Meseko, and Pastor Jethro Agunbiade.
The Elulu of Mopa and chairman of MopAmuro Local Government Traditional Council, Oba Muyiwa Ibeun, was in the company of other royal fathers, notably Olujumu of Ijumu,
HRM Oba Williams Ayeni; and the Elejuku of Ejuku, HRM Oba Funsho Aiyeni.