The Ondo State Executive Council has approved the appointment of two traditional rulers in a move seen as a continuation of the state government’s commitment to strengthening traditional institutions and promoting grassroots development.
Briefing journalists after the Council meeting held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, and presided over by Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Amidu Takuro, said the Council ratified the appointments following due process and in line with the recommendations of relevant authorities.
Prince Olusola Joseph Ajaka was confirmed as the pioneer Gbogunro of Idi-Ogba Alagbon in Ilaje Local Government Area, while Prince Isiaka Oseni was approved as the new Alale of Akungba-Akoko in Akoko South West Local Government Area.
Takuro emphasized that the approvals were the outcome of thorough consultations, noting that the recognition of these traditional rulers is aimed at enhancing local governance and fostering peace and development in their respective domains.
“These appointments mark a significant milestone for the affected communities, and we expect the new monarchs to work closely with government and stakeholders to advance the welfare of their people,” he stated.
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Information, Mr. Idowu Ajanaku, highlighted the broader implications of the Council’s decisions, noting that the Aiyedatiwa-led administration remains focused on infrastructural and socio-cultural development across the state.
In related developments, the Council also approved a comprehensive flood mapping exercise across the state as part of climate change mitigation strategies.
Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Tob Loko, said the initiative is designed to identify flood-prone areas and address the root causes of flooding with data-driven solutions.
Furthermore, the State Executive Council approved a N3.5 billion counterpart fund for the World Bank-supported Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), aimed at rehabilitating rural roads and enhancing agricultural productivity.
Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Engr. Abiola Olawoye, disclosed that engineers would soon begin inspection and hydraulic assessments of roads across all 18 local government areas.
Ajanaku urged residents to support the administration’s initiatives, assuring that more people-centered policies and projects will be rolled out in the coming months.
