The Chairman, Oyo State House of Assembly Committee on Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters and State Honours and member representing Lagelu State Constituency, Hon. Olajide Akintunde AKT, has congratulated the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, and his wife, Mrs. Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde, on their conferment with prestigious chieftaincy titles in Ibarapaland.
The chieftaincy titles of Aare Soludero of Ibarapaland and Yeye Aare Soludero of Ibarapaland were conferred on the Governor and his wife respectively by the Eleruwa of Eruwa, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adebayo Agbegbola Ajobo Olurin I, on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Hon. AKT described the conferment as a well-deserved recognition of the Governor’s contributions to the development, peace, unity and progress of Oyo State, noting that the honour further reflects the confidence and goodwill that the people continue to repose in the Makinde administration.
He also congratulated Mrs. Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde, describing her emergence as Yeye Aare Soludero as a fitting recognition of her support for her husband and her contributions to the welfare and development of the people of Oyo State.
According to AKT, the new titles carry significant traditional and cultural responsibilities, expressing confidence that the Governor and his wife will continue to uphold the values, dignity and unity associated with the prestigious positions.
The lawmaker further commended the Eleruwa of Eruwa, HRM Oba Adebayo Agbegbola Ajobo Olurin I, and the people of Eruwa and Ibarapaland for honouring the Governor and his wife.
AKT also hailed Governor Makinde for using the occasion to commission the new Eleruwa Palace, describing the project as a remarkable addition to the traditional institution and a symbol of respect for Yoruba culture, history and traditional leadership.
He noted that the commissioning of the palace would further strengthen the institution of the Eleruwa and provide a befitting environment for the monarch to discharge his traditional responsibilities.
Hon. AKT prayed for continued wisdom, good health and divine guidance for Governor Seyi Makinde and his wife as they continue to serve the people, while wishing them a successful tenure in their newly bestowed traditional roles.
He equally prayed for the Eleruwa of Eruwa, the royal family and the entire people of Ibarapaland, wishing the ancient town continued peace, prosperity and development.
“On behalf of myself, my constituents and the good people of Lagelu State Constituency, I warmly congratulate His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, and his amiable wife, Mrs. Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde, on this well-deserved honour. May the titles bring greater opportunities to serve humanity and may the new Eleruwa Palace continue to stand as a symbol of our rich cultural heritage,” AKT said.
