ONE of the bouyant communities in Kogi State, Iyara group in Ijumu Native Authorities Space, lately put in a brand new conventional ruler Oba Jacob Babatunde Meduteni because the Eleta Oluyara of Iyara land.
The occasions which happened at Iyara City Corridor and Civic Centre was effectively attended by eminent personalities throughout the state, together with polticians, educationalists, spiritual leaders and authorities functionaries.
It is going to be recalled that the Kogi State authorities appointed Medutemi on July 24, 2023, as third Class Chief whereas the stool was upgraded to 2nd Class standing on September 26, 2023, by the state government council.
Earlier than his choice, the royal father the Iyara Growth Motion the place he served for six years as president.
In his acceptance speech, the Oba appealed to educated younger males, whether or not retired or nonetheless in service, to take up chieftaincy titles to assist enrich their chieftaincy establishment.
“It’s worthy of word that this has nothing to do with or doesn’t intervene with our spiritual beliefs. I believe we will probably be mistaken if we maintain such opinions. So, please, be a part of us to reinforce good choices, efficiency, and protect the legacies of the chieftaincy establishment,” he stated.
Additionally talking, Ijumu Native Authorities Conventional Council Chairman, Oba Williams Olusegun Ayeni, rejoiced with the little kids of Iyara land, each at residence and within the diaspora.
His phrases: “The huge crowd gathered right here at present speaks to the significance of this event. That is an age-old custom that we should proceed to uphold. Within the data of time, coronations have all the time held a particular place. They mark the transition of energy. They embody the aspirations and hopes of a individuals, as the load of management rests upon the shoulders of a particular group.
“Right now, we bestow this immense duty in respect of the Iyara group, upon the newly coronated Eleta Oluyara, Oba (Engr.) Jacob Babatunde Meduteni, understanding that he possesses the knowledge, energy, and integrity to guide his individuals. So, we rejoice that at present, we crown a brand new Eleta Oluyara of lyara land.
“I’ve all the time taken a stand for the integrity of our conventional methods, and so I’m particularly delighted that at present, Saturday, December 23, 2023, the sanctity of the emergence of recent Eleta Oluyara of lyara land has been affirmed.
“His Royal Highness, Oba Jacob Babatunde Meduteni, has distinguished himself as a superb skilled. He has no doubt contributed and can proceed to contribute to the event of Iyara land and Kogi State at massive.
“He has served in public service spanning a few years. He’s certainly a person of many components. To the brand new Eleta Oluyara of Iyara land, your new workplace comes with duty. I urge you to make use of this place to advertise peace and tranquillity by carrying everybody alongside within the scheme of issues.
“You’re anticipated to hold out your process with the worry of God, fairness, equity and justice that are vital instruments for management success. I additionally use this chance to attraction to all little kids of this group to assist His Royal Highness with all that he must succeed.”
Whereas delivering his handle on the occasion, the Obaro of Kabba and chairman, Okun Conventional Council, Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi, stated he was extremely delighted that Iyara land has come out with a conventional ruler that has the capability, training and expertise to rule the dominion to glory.
“Iyara individuals must be grateful to God for having Oba Meduteni as their king. I’m assuring the Iyara group that their stool which is second class will quickly be upgraded to top quality by the federal government. I’ll proceed to attraction to the federal government for the improve. I’m additionally utilizing this medium to inform the individuals of Okunland that the college given to us by Governor Yahaya Bello has kick-started and the consumption of scholars, which was 500 college students prior to now, has been elevated to 1,000 to have the ability to give extra candidates admission. I’m interesting to our individuals to patronise the college.
“I urge indigenes of Iyara each these at residence and in diaspora to come back residence and contribute to the event of the group in order that historical past will proceed to recollect you. We’re conscious that the federal government alone can’t present for all of the wants of the individuals however when good-spirited people and little kids give their assist, the group will take pleasure in vital improvement by way of infrastructure and social facilities.
“No conventional ruler can reach his kingdom with out the assist and cooperation of his individuals. Due to this fact, I’m calling on the little kids of Iyara to come back residence and contribute their quota to the event of the group. We should always eschew bitterness and love each other within the widespread curiosity of the event of the group,” he stated.
Additionally talking, Commissioner for Atmosphere, Chief Victor Omofaiye, stated he’s a son of the soil as a result of he’s a chief and his spouse comes from Iyara land and that defined why he’s a part of the group.
He stated: “No matter considerations the group considerations me. That’s the reason I’m grossly concerned within the coronation of the brand new Eleta Oluyara of Iyara land. God chooses whoever he likes to be king. The selection of Oba Jacob Babatunde Meduteni is divine from God and there may be nothing any human being can do concerning the selection.
“The brand new Eleta is a person of impeccable character, well-educated with huge expertise. For him to succeed on the throne he should carry everyone alongside in no matter he’ll do for the group. And I imagine that the elites in the neighborhood will rally round him to impact extra developmental strides for the individuals.”
The Bishop of Dioceses of Ijumu Anglican Communion, Reverend Father John Ojo, who additionally spoke on the occasion, careworn that when sourcing for kings in Yoruba tradition, they think about inheritance, linage, largely training and publicity and, above all, any person who will be capable to keep at residence together with his individuals.
Ojo, an affiliate professor, famous that when you think about the three attributes of training, character and publicity to make somebody king, then the individual will associate with the individuals and convey improvement to the group.
“The coronation at present is epoch-making within the historical past of Iyara land as a result of we sourced for the king. He’s a retired NEPA [official] with managerial expertise. He’s from the group, he’s aged and has labored and owned his corporations.
“To attain so much for the group; the individuals need to cooperate with him. Different smaller chiefs beneath him also needs to cooperate with him to collectively transfer the group to a different stage of improvement,” he stated.