- NIMR DG, Prof. Obafunwa, Installed as Balogun of Ilara Kingdom, Epe
- Oba Ogunsanwo urged the new titleholders to remain committed to service and community development
- Obafunwa described the Balogun title as a symbol of courage, leadership, and responsibility
The Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) and former Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University, Prof. John Obafunwa, has been installed as the Balogun of Ilara Kingdom in Epe, Lagos State.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the conferment ceremony, held on Saturday at the palace of Oba Olufolarin Ogunsanwo in Eredo Epe, also featured the recognition of several other distinguished Nigerians with traditional titles. Among them were Prof. Kemi Pinheiro and Ambassador Oluwatoyin Lawal.
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Speaking at the occasion, Oba Ogunsanwo explained that the honours were designed to bring accomplished indigenes and friends of the community closer to the throne in order to support the progress of Ilara Kingdom.
He commended the new titleholders and urged them to remain committed to service and community development.
In his remarks, Obafunwa, who currently serves as the Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, expressed gratitude to the monarch and the people of Ilara.
He promised to use his wealth of experience in leadership and academia to promote growth, development, and youth empowerment in the kingdom.
He described the Balogun title as a symbol of courage, leadership, and responsibility, noting that he would dedicate his new role to strengthening communal values and advancing initiatives that uplift the people.
The colourful event attracted a large gathering of dignitaries, including academics, traditional rulers, politicians, and business leaders.
Other notable personalities honoured with chieftaincy titles included Jelili Olayemi, Abiodun Lawal, Dr. Olanrewaju Obasa, Chief Akinyele Oladeji, Toyin Oladeji, Rotimi Edu, and Olayemi Edu.
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