The Olota of Ota, Oba Adeyemi Obalanlege, has reaffirmed his commitment to transforming Ota into an enviable city within Awori land and the entire landscape of the nation.
The monarch made this known during the installation of Mr. Gbenga Oso as the Asiwaju of Boba selu of Ota, at the Olota’s Palace, where he explained that the chieftaincy title conferred on the subject was centered on brilliancy, vibrancy and his distinctive approach towards transforming the ancient town into a model city.
He revealed that it was the thirst to contribute his own quota to the development of Ota that made him leave the citadel of learning to embrace kingship as he never envisage to becoming a traditional ruler, emphasising that his decision to accept the throne was driven by a desire to serve his people and contribute meaningfully to the development of Ota.
"My decisions are geared towards making Ota an enviable city and ensuring that I rule well,” he stated.
Highlighting the values of service and merit within the traditional institutions, the monarch referenced the installation of Gbenga Oso, a native of Tigbo-Ota, as the Asiwaju Bobaselu of Ota and his recognition as Asiwaju Bobaselu of Owu land, as an honour that was not based on wealth, but on Oso’s contribution and his consistent fulfilment of responsibilities both at home and in the diaspora.
The monarch used the medium to stress the importance of selfless service, integrity and community impact as the real criteria for honour and leadership, noted that his primary focus as Olota was to ensure good governance, promote development and reposition the ancient town as a modern, attractive urban centre.
Tope Bankole & Aisha Suleiman,
ZIO Ado-Odo Ota