Prominent Nigerians have praised the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe, for his exceptional leadership and contributions to the development of Ado Ekiti and Ekiti State.
The accolades were showered on the monarch during a colloquium organized to celebrate his 80th birthday and 35 years on the throne.
Speakers at the event, including Bishop Felix Ajakaye, Professor Modupe Adelabu, and Dr. Ayo Olaiya, noted that the Ewi’s leadership has brought significant progress to Ado Ekiti, citing developments in human and infrastructural growth.
The Chief Medical Director of Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Professor Kayode Olabanji, and Chairman of Udiroko festival, Professor Sunday Akindele, also commended the monarch’s contributions to the health sector, describing his leadership style as outstanding.
A professor of political science, Akindele Adetoye, highlighted the Ewi’s role in the creation of Ekiti State, saying his contributions would always be remembered.
The Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe, expressed gratitude to the people of Ado Ekiti and his council for their support, attributing his achievements to divine intervention.
The celebration will continue with the conferment of chieftaincy titles on notable Nigerians this weekend.
