…as Pesident Tinubu Honors Rites Foods CEO, Adegunwa, as Asiwaju of Ijebuland
Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has hailed Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun as a transformative leader spearheading Ogun State’s positive change.
Speaking at the Gateway International Airport, Ilishan, Shettima praised Abiodun’s utilization of the state’s proximity to Lagos, particularly highlighting the nearly completed airport with cutting-edge facilities and the country’s longest runway.
Speaking during the installation ceremony of Chief Sulaiman Adegunwa as the Asiwaju of Ijebuland by Oba Sikiru Adetona, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by Shettima, lauded Adegunwa’s contributions to socio-economic development.
Tinubu commended Adegunwa’s journey from a photographer to a key figure in the food industry, generating employment opportunities and bolstering the nation’s economy.
Governor Dapo Abiodun also praised Adegunwa’s remarkable rise from humble beginnings to his influential role in various sectors, emphasizing his employment creation efforts that have positively impacted over 3,000 individuals.
The governor said: “His, I can (do) spirit, has made him the topmost indigenous industrialist in Nigeria. He believes in hard work and diligence. His experience in the global business has positioned him to become a big threat to small and big businesses in the country.
“He is an advocate and strong supporter of academic excellence who has supported our tertiary institutions, including our Olabisi Onabanjo University, Tai Solarin University of Education, and the Oba Adetona College of Health and Science Technology.”
He said the installation of Chief Adegunwa as the new Asiwaju of Ijebuland underscored his esteem status and unwavering commitment to the advancement of his people and nation, appreciating the Awujale for considering the new Asiwaju for the honour.
The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona who spoke through the Ogbeni Oja of Ijebuland, Chief Olorogun Sunny Kuku, described Chief Adegunwa as a great philanthropist and son of Ijebu who has contributed to the economic development of Ijebuland, Ogun State and the nation.
He said the chieftaincy conferment was a testimony of the love and appreciation to a man who brought honour and development to Ijebuland through hard work and perseverance.
The event was attended by prominent personalities, including former president Olusegun Obasanjo, Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), former governors Olusegun Osoba, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Ibikunle Amosun, members of the National and State Assemblies, captains of industries, top traditional rulers, politicians, social groups, amongst others.
