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Gov Adeleke Crowns Founder of Nike Art Gallery as Queen of Adire

Governor Ademola Adeleke has honoured Chief (Mrs) Monica Adenike Okundaye as the Queen of Adire in recognition of her local and global contributions to the adoption and popularity of adire textile. The Governor conferred the honour on the proprietor of Nike Arts Gallery today while commissioning the gallery complex building at Akoda, Osun state. In a programme moderated by the Goge Africa team and witnessed by the Timi of Ede, Oba Muniru Lawal and the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun, Governor Adeleke eulogized Mrs Okundaye as a symbol of cultural innovation and a consistent promoter of African culture at home and abroad. “This edifice we are commissioning today is a symbol of hard work, innovation and accomplishment for our mother in culture and tradition. Mama, you remain an iconic figure whose life is dedicated to uplifting our people through arts and culture. “We identify with you on this happy moment. I have directed the Ministry of Arts and Culture to work closely with your...
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There won't be room for anyone to cause crisis over Olubadan stool– Makinde



Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has pledged that he will not allow anyone to cause crisis over the Olubadan stool.

Makinde, who spoke on Wednesday, warned individuals peddling divisive tendencies over the matter to desist from such acts.

The Olubadan stool is currently vacant as a result of the passage of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mahood Olalekan Balogun.

Makinde made these declarations when his deputy, Bayo Lawal, led other Muslim functionaries on a courtesy visit to his Ikolaba residence, shortly after observing the Eld-Fitri prayer.

“Some people have kept talking about the Ibadan Chieftaincy System, saying it has got issues and all of that. But I said the Obas-in-Council are yet to make their nomination. When they make it, it will come to me and I will either say yes or no. But that has not happened. So, why are people focusing on things that are capable of dividing us?

“Those whose stock in trade is to keep looking for what to divide us should look for something else to do. They should rather focus on things that will unite us,” he said

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