Only Credible Nigerians Should Get Chieftaincy Titles, Makinde Advises Traditional Rulers

• According to the governor, by honouring only credible individuals with titles, traditional rulers would be able to attract a number of good-spirited Nigerians to render good service to the people.

Traditional rulers, as custodians of culture and tradition, can only bestow chieftaincy titles on reputable individuals who have demonstrated strong moral values and dignity in society, according to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde.

This came as the governor expressed optimism about Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja’s chances at the PDP Southwest Zonal Congress in Osogbo, claiming that the former deputy governor and former member of the House of Representatives has the experience needed to take the party forward.

The governor made these remarks in Ogbomoso, during the installation of Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi, Director-General of the Oyo State Investment and Public and Private Partnership Agency (OYSIPA), as Otunba Mayeloye of Ijeru Kingdom.

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A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that he extolled the virtues of the OYSIPA DG, describing his installation as Otunba Mayeloye and his wife as Yeye Mayeloye of Ijeru Kingdom as a well-deserved honour.

While speaking at the event held at the Lagbami Oseku Hall, Ogbomoso South Local Government, Arowomole, Ogbomoso, Governor Makinde described Ogunwuyi as one of the future leaders of Oyo State and Nigeria.

The governor said: “First, I want to say that this honour is well- deserved and I want to thank God that one of us is being honoured in his homestead. They do say that prophets are usually not honoured in their homes but this one is being honoured at the grassroots.”