The palace of Elere of Ere-Ijesa would be lightened up with a pump and pageant ceremony on Nov. 30,2023 when former head of WAEC in Nigeria, Elder Olutise Isaac Adenipekun and his wife Christiana Aduke Adenipekun would be conferred with chieftaincy titles.
While Elder Tise would be conferred with the title of High Chief Aro of Ere-Ijesa, his wife Aduke would be honored as the Yeyeluwa of Ere-ijesa.
The conferment of the titles would be carried out by His Royal Majesty Oba Augustine Alowolodu III, the Elere of Ere-Ijesa .
Aro is one of the six highest chieftaincy stools that make up the ‘Iwarefa’ (kingmaker) and constitutes the highest ruling body of Elere-in-council.
Among the eminent personalities expected at the ceremony are the traditional rulers, Captains of Industries, illustrious sons and daughters of Ere-Ijesa, as well as heads of government parastatals.
Sir Ademola Aladekomo, the Chairman/CEO of Charms Communications will be the Chairman of the occasion.
Other highlight of the day includes cultural dance and entertainment.