Ambassador Chief Ademola Oyepeju Ara, President of the ARA Foundation and Empowerment Initiative and Chairman of Alwajeez International Nig. Ltd., has extended his warmest congratulations to the former Oyo state governor and the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu, on his coronation as the 44th Olubadan.
Chief Oyepeju Ara, who is the Mogaji of the Oyepeju Ojo-Ara Royal Family of Onideurę Compound, Oja’gbo, and Alata Village, Adebayo Idiayunre, Ibadan, as well as the Alaranse Adini of Agbongbon, Ibadan, lauded the monarch for his dedication to the welfare of the people and his unwavering commitment to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Ibadanland.
In his congratulatory message from the holy land in Medina Saudi Arabia, the philanthropist and community leader described Oba Adewolu as a custodian of tradition whose reign will inspire confidence, peace, and unity among the people. He noted that the monarch’s leadership qualities and developmental vision would further advance the socio-economic growth of Ibadan and its environs.
“On behalf of my family, the Oyepeju Ojo-Ara Royal lineage, and the ARA Foundation, I join countless well-wishers in celebrating Oba Rashidi Adewolu. May Almighty God grant Kabiyesi long life, good health, and the wisdom to continue steering the affairs of his people with grace and divine guidance,” he said.
Chief Oyepeju Ara, who regretted that he would not be present at the official coronation, further reaffirmed his support for the monarch’s vision of fostering unity and progress across Ibadanland. He pledged that his foundation and business initiatives would continue to complement the palace’s efforts in promoting community empowerment, youth development, and sustainable growth.
