‘Former Council Vice Chairmen G-68’ Congratulates Oyo APC Chairman’s Wife, Serifat Abas over Chieftaincy Installation
The forum of former local council vice chairmen in Oyo State, elected during the administration of late Governor Abiola Ajimobi, now known as ‘Oyo State Former Vice Chairmen G-68’, has congratulated Alhaja Serifat Abas, wife of the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, over her installation as Osi-Iyalaje of Igboora land.
The installation ceremony was held on Saturday at the historic Igboora Community Town Hall in Ibarapa Central Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The ceremony was performed by the Olu of Igboora, Oba Jimoh Titiloye; Olu-Aso of Iberekodoland, Oba Jamiu Badmus; and Onidere of Idereland, Oba Kingsley Onikola.
Others are Baba-Aso of Iberekodo-Igbole, Oba Olusanjo Ojo; Onisagaun of Sagaun, Oba Adekunle Fasasi; Onidofin of Idofin, Oba Samuel Adeleye; and Regent of Pako, High Chief Moyofola Ajibode.
The traditional rulers jointly honoured Abas and other recipients for their notable contributions to the growth and development of Igboora and its people.
In a congratulatory message jointly signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the forum, Hon. (Chief) Ademola Olawale ‘AGBADEMO’ and Hon. Jacob Akintola, JP, and which was made available to the newsmen today in Ibadan by the G-68’s Publicity Secretary, Hon. Monsuru Akintunde Adeyemo (Socrates), the group extolled Alhaja Abas’s virtues and lauded the chieftainess as a true pillar of support for her husband, Alhaji Olayide Abass.
“Our dear mother, Alhaja Serifat Abas! Your husband, Alhaji Olayide Abass, is a first-generation progressive politician, an unalloyed Awoist and a great democrat. You have stood with him for decades. Indeed, we’re proud of you and your core values. We celebrate your virtues, and we appreciate you as a loyal wife as well as a strong pillar of support behind our leader and chairman.
“We, entire former local government and local council vice chairmen on the platform of G-68 felicitate you over your installation as Osi-Iyalaje of Igboora land. Congratulations, Ma.
In her thank you speech after the installation, Abas appreciated the royal fathers and pledged her and other recipients of the Chieftaincy honours continued support for initiatives that would promote economic and social growth across Igboora and surrounding communities.
Abas, who dedicated the chieftaincy title to her husband, Alhaji Olayide Abas, and everyone who had supported her over the years, on behalf of other recipients, expressed gratitude to the traditional rulers and people of Igboora for finding them worthy of the honour.
“I’m deeply honoured and humbled by this recognition. I will not take it for granted,” Abas said in an emotional remark.
Prominent dignitaries graced the event, including Chief Gboyega Olaoye, former Oyo Head of Service; retired Justice Gboyega Akinteye and his wife; and Dr Razaq Tijani and his wife.
Others are Chief Akinyemi Akinlabi, Alhaji Jamiu Kareem and many other notable sons and daughters of the land.
The installation ceremony was a celebration of culture, honour and service, attracting a large crowd of well-wishers and traditional enthusiasts.
