Elerin of Erin-Ile, HRH, Oba Jimoh Adesoye Adebowale Adetona (I) has called on the people of the ancient community to continue to be peaceful, and encourage growth and development of the community.
Oba Adetona made the call in Erinle at an event to perform the placing of leaves (Ewe Akoko) on the head of the royal father, signifying the acceptance of his choice by the people of the community.
The traditional rites were performed by the Kingmakers led by the Esaa of Erin-Ile, Chief Abdulateef Buhari.
According to him, without peace, there cannot be progress and development and religious groups in the community to come together and allow peace to reign
The Elerin promised to use his connection with people in the diaspora to fast track the progress of the community.
Oba Adebowale vowed to focus on job creation for youth by equipping them with marketable skills to significantly improve the social and economic activities of the community.
At the event were the Former Member of Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon Sikirat Anako; Vice Chairman, Oyun local government, Alhaja Jemilat Abioye; President Erin-Ile Progressive Union (EPU), Alhaji Usman Maruf Kolapo; and CAN Chairman Rev Canon Sam Ojo; Chief Imam of Erin-Ile Abdulfatai Abdulraheem; and Olu-Awo Awoyemi Abimbola; among other dignitaries.
