Ondo State Deputy Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa has disclosed that the much awaited upgrading of some Obas and Traditional Rulers in the State was underway.
Aiyedatiwa made this revelation when the new Executives of 130 Crowns Club led by their President, HRM Oba Samuel Adeoye Edema, the Malokun of Atijere paid him a familiarization visit in his Office on Thursday.
The upgrade of Monarchs in the State became necessary to further bring government closer to the people, he said.
While soliciting for cooperation from the Monarchs, the Deputy Governor said the present administration was committed to continuous support and collaborations with Obas and Traditional Rulers in the State.
In his words, Aiyedatiwa said, “presently, we are working on a document that has to do with recognition, upgrading and disputed titles or Chieftaincy in the State” .
“And there is no doubt that disputed issues will not be resolved, recognition will be given to new ones and upgrading will also be look into” , he disclosed.
While soliciting for cooperation from the Monarchs, the Deputy Governor said the present administration was committed to continuous support and collaborations with Obas and Traditional Rulers in the State.
Aiyedatiwa equally commended his relationship with Mr Governor which he described as wonderful.
“For me, i am having a wonderful relationship with our Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, because we are operating one government, one administration” , he said.
Earlier, the President of 130 Crowns Club, Oba Samuel Adeoye discussed their developmental needs of which the Deputy Governor promised that all the issues raised by the traditional rulers would be addressed satisfactorily within the limited resources available.