Her Royal Majesty, Olori Adejumoke Adeleye, wife of the Olubaka of Oka Kingdom, HRM Oba (Dr.) Yusuf Adebori Adeleye, OON, has been nominated for the prestigious “Olori of the Year in Ondo State” Award by Sunshine Standard Magazine.
The nomination was announced by the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the magazine, Mr. Oludaisi Adetarami, who described Olori Adeleye as “a shining example of modern royalty whose compassion, vision, and service have transformed lives beyond the palace walls.”
According to him, the award will be presented at the Annual Public Lecture and Awards Ceremony of the magazine, scheduled for Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the OSPDC Event Centre, Ijapo Estate, Akure, by 3:00 p.m.
Adetarami explained that the nomination recognises Olori Adeleye’s outstanding commitment to community welfare, cultural unity, and social development in Oka-Akoko and across Ondo State. He noted that “Her Royal Majesty has redefined the role of an Olori by placing children, families, and community development at the centre of her leadership.”
A major highlight of her impact, the organisers said, was her maiden Queen’s Christmas Carol and Children’s Funfair, which benefited over 300 children through the distribution of educational materials, games, competitions, raffle draws, and festive gifts.
They added that her personal involvement and generosity towards more than 250 children at the event underscored her deep-rooted passion for education and child welfare.
Beyond festive initiatives, Olori Adeleye was also commended for promoting unity and cultural pride through palace-supported programmes, as well as for encouraging strategic partnerships between traditional institutions and national agencies.
Her engagement with the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) was cited as evidence of her forward-thinking leadership, with officials of the agency reportedly describing her as “a woman of great repute whose influence bridges tradition and innovation.”
The “Olori of the Year” Award, instituted by Sunshine Standard Magazine, is a highly respected honour previously conferred on royal women distinguished for exemplary service and leadership.
Past recipients include Prof. Awa Momodu, Olori of HRM Oba (Cdre) Andrew Momodu, the Akala of Ikaram Kingdom, and Dr. Adetokunbo Olubunmi Adetimehin, Olori of HRM Oba (Dr.) Olufaderin Adetimehin, the Jegun of Ile-Oluji Kingdom.
The magazine stated that the nomination of Olori Adejumoke Adeleye aligns with its commitment to celebrating women in traditional leadership who exemplify service, integrity, and positive social impact, describing her as “eminently deserving of the ‘Olori of the Year’ honour.”
