Ooni Inaugurates Ife Development Institutions

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II has inaugurated Ife Development Board (IDB) and Ife Board of Trustees (IBoT).

Gatekeepers News reports that it was done to reposition the ancient city of Ile-Ife for growth.

Oba Ogunwusi also inaugurated the Ife Trust Fund (ITF) at an event held on Saturday at the Royal Court of Ife, in Ile-Ife.

The king charged the leadership of the Ife development institutions with the need to reposition the community for positive transformation.

He noted that the new Ife leadership arrangement is to bring all stakeholders together to enable them to work together in the interest of the community.

The traditional ruler said, “We strongly believe in the power of unity and the limitless potential that lies within our community.”

“By embracing change and taking proactive steps towards repositioning ourselves, we are paving the way for a brighter and more prosperous future.”

“It is my fervent belief that the journey towards transformation is never easy, but with a shared commitment to change and progress, Ile-Ife is poised to overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.”

“By working hand in hand, residents, leaders and stakeholders can create a community that thrives on inclusivity, creativity and resilience.”

Also, Oba Ogunwusi charged development institutions to work together as a tripod to help Ile-Ife realise its dream.

Chairman of Ife Board of Trustees, Chief Alex Duduyemi, while speaking, appreciated the king for choosing them during this period to work for the progress of the city.

Duduyemi vowed that appointees would leave no stone unturned for the growth and development of the people and the town at large.

Chairman of Ife Trust Fund, Mr Soji Awogbade also acknowledged the Ooni’s effort toward ensuring the lost glory of the ancient city is restored.

According to him; members of ITF would work toward establishing an effective Trust Fund and registering it at the Corporate Affairs Commission(CAC).

President of Ife Development Board, Mr Gbenga Adefaye, commended the king for his fatherly role in ensuring that Ile-Ife progresses.

Former president of Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) and former Managing Editor/CEO of Vanguard Newspapers, Adefaye noted that IDB was a new vision to regenerate Ife for peace, progress, and prosperity.

Provost of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) pledged to take good care of youths and elderly, adding that the narrative of Ile-Ife will be changed.