Ekiti forum to host monarch in Lagos on Saturday

Ikere Development Forum (IDF), a socio-economic think-tank group, will on Saturday organise a reception in honour of Samuel Adu, the new traditional ruler of Ikere-Ekiti in Ekiti state.

The programme scheduled for 1pm at Sheba Event Centre, Bank-Anthony Way, Ikeja, will also have members of the king’s council of chiefs in attendance.

According to a statement issued by IDF, Wole Olanipekun, SAN, leader of the forum, will also recieve eminent sons and daughters of the town at the occasion.

“Ikere Development Forum, a socio-economic think-tank group for the development of the ancient town of Ikere-Ekiti will host a reception in honour of the new traditional ruler of the town, His Royal Majesty, Oba Samuel Adejimi Adu, Agirilila , Ogbenuotesoro II, the Ogoga of Ikere Kingdom and  members of his Council of Chiefs on Saturday July 9th, 2016 in Lagos,” the statement read.

“The reception, which will also bring eminent sons and daughters of the town under the leadership of IDF National President, Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN will hold at the Sheba Event Centre, Bank-Anthony Way, Ikeja by 1pm.

“Oba Adejimi Adu who has just clocked one year on the throne of his forebears is expected to brief IDF members during the interactive session the state of development programmes in the town and how human and materials resources from the indigenes can be further harnessed for the benefits of the people.”

Dele Olowokudejo, a professor and national secretary of the IDF, noted that the session will afford many indigenes, within and outside Lagos, who have not met the new King, to meet him and share insights and experiences with him.

“We are very happy that our King is coming to Lagos to meet his subjects. This is a great opportunity Ikere Development Forum has provided to bring our kith and kin in Lagos and environment together to deliberate on programmes that will advance the progress of our hometown,” he said.

“Our people will also have the chance to ask the King who has just spent one year on the throne direct questions and how they can contribute to the progress back home.”