Ekiti State Government has approved appointment of two traditional rulers in the State.
The newly appointed monarchs are Prince Adewole Oluwatosin Adewale as Owa of Ayegbaju-Ekiti and Prince David Olusegun Ateji as Obanla of Ijesa-Isu Ekiti.
The decision was taken during in Ado Ekiti during the State Executive Council meeting.
The stool owa of Ayegbaju became vacant following the passing of Oba Solomon Adeloye on 15th February, 2024 while that of the became vacant following the demise of the late Oba Gabriel Oso Adeniyi from the Akoko Ruling House on 23rd September, 2024.
The Council said before filling the position, all laid-down procedures were carefully followed in line with the Registered Chieftaincy Declaration and the Chiefs Law (2012) of Ekiti State.
Also, the executive members approved the implementation of the Ekiti State Tourism Development Master Plan (2025–2035), marking a significant milestone in the strategic transformation of the State’s tourism corridor.
Domestication of the Teachers’ Harmonized Retirement Age Act 2022 to address the manpower needs in the State’s school system and retain experienced educators for improved learning outcomes was approved
