The Yewa Peoples Development Council, a pan socio-cultural development organisation and the umbrella body for all groups and associations in Yewa axis of Ogun State, under the auspices of the Yewa Traditional Council, has concluded arrangements to honour a prominent Nigerian and indigene of Yewa-Land, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, Ph.D, who retired recently as the Inspector General of the Nigeria Police Force after several years of meritorious service to the country.
The YPDC in a statement by its Chairman, Prof. Rahamon Bello, and entitled, “YEWA PEOPLES DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL SET TO HONOUR IGP OLUKAYODE EGBETOKUN RETIRED,” described the planned civic reception for Egbetokun as “a token of appreciation of the people of Yewa-Land to an illustrious son, who is the 22nd indigenous Inspector General of Police and the first to be so appointed from Ogun State.
The statement further revealed that His Royal Majesty, Oba ( Dr) Kehinde Olugbenle MFR, the Olu Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewa land will lead the Yewa Traditional Council to appreciate the retired IGP Egbetokun and his wife at the occasion.
The event, according to the statement, will be held on Saturday, 11th April, 2026, at Yewa Frontier Hotel, Ilaro, the headquarters of Yewa South Local Government Area.
Among the dignitaries expected to grace the occasion include the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON; the new Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu; top military and police officers, captains of industry and top traditional rulers from across the country, among others.
IGP Kayode Egbetokun, Ph.D, NPW, retired recently, having served the nation in various capacities.
He became the IGP on June 20, 2023 and voluntarily retired on February 24, 2026.
