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Executive Chairman of Akure North, Hon. Johnson Ogunbolude, Felicitates with HRM Oba Amos Adelakun Farukanmi JP. Ajigbade 1, The Okiti of Iju, on His 82nd Birthday and 38th Coronation Anniversary.


24th January, 2026.


The Executive Chairman of Akure North Local Government, Hon. Johnson Ogunbolude, graciously felicitates with His Royal Majesty, Oba Amos Adelakun Farukanmi JP. Ajigbade 1, The Okiti of Iju Land, on the auspicious occasion of his 82nd birthday and the commemoration of his 38th year on the revered throne. In this moment of profound significance, the Chairman extols the monarch’s unparalleled dedication to the advancement, cohesion, and prosperity of the Iju Land community.


In his encomium, Hon. Ogunbolude lauds the illustrious reign of Oba Ajigbade 1 as a paradigm of visionary leadership, sagacity, and unwavering commitment to societal development. He observes that the monarch’s enduring legacy has consistently fostered communal harmony, safeguarded cultural heritage, and catalyzed sustainable progress across the land. The Chairman fervently invokes divine blessings upon the Okiti, praying for continued vigour, wisdom, and fortitude as he celebrates these monumental milestones.


Furthermore, the Executive Chairman urges all the citizens of Akure North and distinguished well-wishers to partake in the felicitation and rejoicing marking this dual celebration. He affirms that the 82 years of exemplary life and 38 years of illustrious rulership of HRM Oba Amos Adelakun Farukanmi JP. Ajigbade 1 remain an enduring inspiration to present and future generations, epitomizing the virtues of loyalty, civic responsibility, dedication to the advancement of humanity.


Signed:


Olowoloba Dele 


Media Aide and Spokesman to 

Hon. Johnson Ogunbolude

Executive Chairman, Akure North Local Government.