• Installed As Jagunmolu Of Ondo Kingdom At Osemawe’s 70th Birthday
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has stressed the need for integration of traditional institutions into governance, for better socio-economic development of the country.
Makinde stated this on Friday, while delivering the guest lecture, entitled, “The role of traditional institutions in socio-economic development in Nigeria,” during the 70th birthday and 17th coronation anniversary of Oba Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo, at the Oba Adesanoye Civic Centre, Ondo, Ondo State.
The governor, who was later installed as the Jagunmolu of Ondo Kingdom at the Osemawe palace, congratulated Kiladejo on his 70th birthday and 17th coronation anniversary, stating that Ondo Kingdom has witnessed unprecedented developments under his reign.
He expressed his commitment to the progress and development of Ondo Kingdom as one of its chiefs, noting that he has always been excited to associate with the people of Ondo State, because his mother, Mrs. Abigail Omojolagbe Makinde, hailed from Akure. He later unveiled a compendium on Ondo history.
In his speech, Makinde maintained that traditional rulers contribute towards securing the society and ensuring peaceful trade relations, an integral part of development in the state.
He noted, however, that for the traditional institutions to be able to make these contributions, they must be integrated into the existing structure of the nation-state, adding that the concept of homegrown democracy came from the recognition of traditional institutions and the great roles they play in the socioeconomic development of their respective societies.
According to the governor, the Nigerian society must return to the drawing board to study how traditional institution was not only able to contribute to society, but apply the same principles towards achieving peace, security and economic prosperity for the current society. In his response, the Osemawe lauded Makinde for the insightful lecture, stating that his recommendations are apt and well-accepted.
