“Oba Adeagbo hailed the developmental gestures of the banker and community leader through provision of financial services, including savings and microcredit facilities, to individuals and small businesses”
SPLENDOUR OF ROYALTY AS OTUNBA ESAN OGUNLEYE PLAYED HOST TO OORE ADEAGBO
By John Odunayo
The atmosphere or royalty pervaded the palatial abode of the Atayese of Mobaland, Otunba Esan Ogunleye FCIB and his wife, the Yeye Atayese of Mobaland at Ilupeju Ekiti on Monday when the Oore of Otun Ekiti and the Paramount Ruler of Mobaland, Oba Adekunle Adeayo Adeagbo, came calling.
The Oore and Olori Adediwura Adeagbo were accorded royal welcome to the residence by their hosts, the Esans, founders of Omiye Microfinance Bank, Otun Ekiti.
The visitation featured the beauty of the rich Yoruba culture and tradition which were richly on display.
The traditional ruler of Ilupeju, the Apeju of Ilupeju Ekiti, Oba David Sunday Awe; the Apeju-in-Council;
the Chairman, Ifeloju Local Council Development Area, Hon. Olusola Michael Oniyelu; and other eminent personalities were at hand to grace the event of the Oore Adeagbo’s visit.
Oba Adeagbo hailed the developmental gestures of the Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, and community leader through provision of financial services, including savings and microcredit facilities, to individuals and small businesses.
The monarch thanked Otunba Esan the royal reception and hailed the banker for supporting the economic activities in Otun Mobaland and prayed for his continued prosperity.
Welcoming the reverred Oore and his entourage, Chief Esan Ogunleye FCIB, said the visit was a great privilege and a testament o the enduring relationship between Oba Adeagbo and his family.
Chief Ogunleye promised to continue to join hands with the traditional institution in Otun Ekiti, which he described as a beacon of unity, to sustain peace, love and development in the community, Ekiti State and Nigeria at large.
He said, “We are one people bound by love and tradition. I reaffirm today my commitment to continuous unity, love and service to our fatherland”
Speaking earlier, the Apeju of Ilupeju, Oba David Awe, welcomed Oba Adeagbo, describing his visit as an indication of love.
In his remarks, the chairman of Ifeloju Local Council Development Area, Hon. Olusola Michael Oniyelu applauded Oloye Esan Ogunleye for his tireless efforts in lifting the image of Ilupeju Ekiti.
