... as BOT Chairman, Dr. Lateef Olufemi Okunnu, SAN, CON, Pays Glowing Tributes
The distinguished members of the prestigious Yoruba Tennis Club on Thursday, 9 July 2026, accorded a grand reception to His Majesty, Professor Adeyemi Obalanlege, Ph.D. (Lanlege Ekun II, Arole Iganmode, Olofin Apesin Olode), the Olota of the Ancient and Paramount Ottaland, Awori Kingdom.
The royal visit commenced at the residence of the Chairman of the Club's Board of Trustees, Alhaji Dr. Lateef Olufemi Okunnu, SAN, CON, where His Majesty was warmly received before proceeding to the Club.
In his remarks, Dr. Okunnu described Kabiyesi Olota as an exceptional monarch whose reign has further elevated the prestige and dignity of the ancient Olota stool. He commended His Majesty's unwavering commitment to preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people, while recalling the remarkable contributions of past Olotas, particularly HRM Oba T.T. Dada, to the growth and development of Yorubaland.
Dr. Okunnu expressed appreciation for His Majesty's dedication to sustaining these noble legacies and encouraged Kabiyesi to continue providing exemplary leadership and making meaningful contributions to the advancement of Yorubaland and Nigeria's traditional institution.
The Chairman of the Yoruba Tennis Club, Engr. Olawumi Gasper, alongside other distinguished members of the Club, formally welcomed His Majesty and his entourage at the Club. The colourful occasion was marked by traditional courtesies, warm fellowship, and mutual goodwill, with several eminent personalities in attendance to honour His Majesty.
Accompanying His Majesty; His Royal Majesty, Oba Ademola Eletu Ashorota, the Onitele of Itele-Otta, Awori Kingdom; High Chief Ganiyu Dada, the Oluwo Itoki of Otta; High Chief Adedayo Akindele Eleku, the Lisa of Otta; High Chief Olakunle Muftau Salako, the Bashorun of Otta; Aare Ayodele Bankole, the Otun Maiyegun of Otta; Aare Rotimi Ishola, the Aare Bobajiro of Otta; Aremo CP Bola Ojugbele, Commissioner of Police, Alagbon, Lagos; and Hon. Jimoh Ojugbele, APC Candidate for Ogun West Senatorial District.
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Signed:
Prince Adeyemi Sulaimon Olusesi
Principal Secretary to His Majesty, Olota of the Ancient and Paramount Ottaland, Awori Kingdom
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