Oba Fajana is the King of Okeagbe Akoko, and like David, his people hold him in high esteem, describing him as the King after their own heart.
By Julius Alabi, Akure
The Ajana Afa of Okeagbe Akoko in Ondo state, Oba Oladunjoye Fajana has been described as truly a monarch after the people’s heart as his 30 years of reign has recorded many outstanding achievements.
Speaking with Journalists in Akure, the state capital, Chairman, Planning Committee, Olori Omo Oba Soga Sofolahan and its Deputy Chairman, Prince Foluso Arasanyin, stated that the 30th Coronation of Oba Oladunjoye Fajana as the Ajana Afa of Okeagbe is worth celebrating.
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“He is an icon. His leadership style is exceptional. He showed the way for a lot of us to follow. 30 years ago, when our Kabiyesi was installed as the Ajana Afa of Okeagbe, we were all happy and we prayed that during his reign as the Oba, the people of Afa would begin to experience unprecedented development, and that peaceful coexistence would reign among the people of the community.
“We thank God even with a short time after, our prayers have been answered. Currently, Afa community in Okeagbe is ranked as one of the peaceful communities in the State,” they noted.
They also stressed that as the custodian of culture and traditions, Oba Oladunjoye Fajana played a significant role in ensuring that the interest of his subjects is taken care of and that the spirit of co-operation, communal living and peaceful co-existence for which Yoruba people are known, is preserved.
They, however, described the monarch as a traditional ruler who has used his wealth of experience and knowledge to contribute to the progress and development of a family community in Okeagbe.
“Oba Oladunjoye Fajana is an epitome of dedication and selflessness in public and community service. He used his elevated positions in African Development Bank/World Bank to uplift the standards of life of the people he served.
“As an ex-African Development Bank/World Bank chief, Oba Fajana discharged his duties with the utmost professionalism, competence and dedication. He left the Bank with impeccable records, exhibiting the true spirit of royalty in him.
“Since his ascension of the throne of his forefathers 30 years ago, Kabiyesi has displayed exemplary leadership. All Afa community particularly the Egbegun salute his passion and commitment to the growth and development of the community. Indeed, the people of Afa are lucky to have a disciplinarian like him as their ruler.
“May Kabiyesi witnesses many more fruitful years and decades on the throne of his forefathers for the continuous service to humanity,” they added.
The 30th anniversary will commence on Wednesday 24th November 2021 with a Lecture titled: The role of Traditional Rulers towards building a viable society
Many dignitaries across nooks and crannies of the Country and well-meaning sons and daughters of the town will gather at Okeagbe Akoko to Celebrate the 30th Coronation Anniversary.
Other events line-up include Medical Checkup, Display of Traditional ancestral Crown, Beads and Staff of Office and Football match. Conferment of Titles and installation of Chiefs by Oba Fajana, Jumat service, and Youth Night out.
However, the grand finale of the anniversary will come up on November 27, 2021, at St. George’s Primary School field, Okeagbe Akoko while the event will be rounded off with Thanksgiving service.
