What you’ll want to find out about new Alaafin of Oyo, Owoade-Agunloye
Prince Akeem Owoade was born in 1978 into the esteemed Owoade-Agunloye royal household of Oyo city. As a descendant of Aremo Aderounmu Iyanda Owoade, Prince Owoade’s lineage is steeped in custom and heritage.
Education and Career
Prince Owoade’s educational journey started at Baptist High School, Saki, the place he accomplished his secondary training in 1992. He then pursued increased training in mechanical engineering, incomes his National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) from The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, and The Polytechnic, Ibadan, respectively.
Prince Owoade’s skilled expertise spans numerous industries, together with his position as a Mechanical Intern/Planner at Nigeria Gas Company throughout his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program in 2002. He additionally labored as a teller at Oceanic Bank International Plc, Warri, from 2003 to 2004.
International Education and Certifications
Prince Owoade furthered his training within the United Kingdom, attending the University of Sunderland (2008) and Northumbria University (2012), the place he earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science levels in Mechanical Engineering. He additionally obtained his Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in June 2015.
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Personal Qualities and Community Involvement
Prince Owoade is famend for his sensible, steadfast, loyal, and dependable nature. He has a robust ardour for serving to others and has persistently supplied assist to his kinfolk, household, pals, and neighborhood, each domestically and internationally.
Selection because the New Alaafin of Oyo
Prince Owoade was unanimously chosen by the Owoade-Agunloye household to characterize their lineage within the Alaafin of Oyo race, a testomony to his distinctive management qualities and royal heritage.
The announcement was made in an announcement on Friday by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade.
Oyelade said that Owoade was chosen after in depth consultations and conventional divinations performed by the Oyo kingmakers, the Oyomesi.
“Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade, after thorough consultations and divinations, has been recommended by the Oyomesi and approved by Governor Seyi Makinde as the new Alaafin of Oyo,” the assertion learn.
The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ademola Ojo, in his remarks, stated the announcement ends the authorized and social disputes that adopted the passing of the previous Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who died on April 22, 2022.
“This decision has put to rest all the socio-legal controversies that have arisen since the transition of the late Oba Adeyemi. We urge the people of Oyo State to support the new Alaafin and join the government in celebrating this historic moment,” Ojo stated.
Oyelade expressed optimism that the reign of the brand new Alaafin would usher in peace, unity, and prosperity for the Oyo Kingdom.
“We pray that his reign brings progress and harmony to the people of Oyo and strengthens the historic legacy of the Alaafin institution,” he added.
Residents of Oyo State have been referred to as upon to rally behind the brand new monarch as he begins his reign over the traditional kingdom.
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