Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta
One of the leading Newspapers, Iwe Iroyin BO ṢE RI, propagating the Yoruba culture and heritage, has honoured Olu of Itori, Ogun State, Ọba AbdulFatai Akorede Akamọ, as the most journalist-friendly monarch.
The presentation came up at Itori town during the celebration of Ode Oba, an annual event where sons and daughters at home and in diaspora, kings and others prominent individuals usually joined in celebration.
The Editor of the Newspaper, Johnson Akinpelu, who led other journalists to the event, described the monarch as a royal father known for holding journalists in high esteem and always heed the calls of journalists whenever the need arises.
Akinpelu commended Oba Akamo for the peace, unity and harmony as well as the impactful development witnessed in the town since his ascension to the throne, stressing that the king’s name as Akorede are all pointers to the current progress of Itori town.
It is very rare to see an high class monarch extending love to journalists like Oba Akamo has been doing.The honour being bestowed on the amiable king was not lobbied for, but the king’s exemplary characters to us, Journalists, earned him the award”. he said
Contributing, a Veteran Journalist,Chief Johnson Onifade, said “among all kings known to me in Ogun State, Oba Akamo tops the chart of royal fathers who nevers joke with issues concerning journalists and always extend greetings to the media practitioners with open hands and smiles.”
Earlier, Oba Fatai Akamo, who expressed happiness over the honour, thanked the team for founding him worthy of the recognition, adding that the award would spur him more to further strengthen the cordial relationships with all journalists.
The popular Oueen of Waka, Alhaja Salawa Abeni serenaded the gathering with melodious waka songs at the Ode Oba festival
