Oba of Shasha Sets To Mark Anniversary With Fanfare

CYRIACUS IZUEKWE

The traditional ruler of Shasha kingdom in Alimosho Local Government area of Lagos, HRM Oba Babatunde Akanbi Ogunronbi has concluded plans to mark his five years reign as the king of the community with pomp and fanfare.

The event, which will commence from 12 May and climax on 21 May, has been designed to thank God for His infinite merciless in sustaining the Oba on the throne and to showcase the culture and tradition of Shasha kingdom and Yoruba at large.

Speaking with our correspondent, Oba Ogunronbi expressed his gratitude to God for those years he has been on the throne, which he noted have been full of mixed blessing for him and the entire community.

The Oba explained that the event will start properly on the date with series of activities mapped out to make it colorful.

He said apart from thanksgiving service, his cabinet will be visiting the less privileged homes, provision of free medical services to his subjects, and chieftaincy titles and awards to be given to worthy individuals and organisations who have contributed to the development of Shasha kingdom.

Oba Ogunronbi also thanked the Lagos state governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode for his development strides in turning Lagos into a proper megacity.

He urged the amiable governor to remember Shasha as the area has not benefited much from the infrastructure development from the government.

“In terms of construction of roads and infrastructural development, Governor Ambode has done so well that he is becoming the most popular governor thus he should extend the dividend to our community to,” Oba Ogunronbi said.

He said while the community has already earmarked a land for the construction of Shasha market, it is regrettable that the project is yet to kick-off owing to the non-approval by the State government.

He pleaded with the state government to hasten the approval so that Shasha will have a befitting market in the area.

The monarch also commended the residents for the support and loyalty they have extended to him, he promised to continue to serve them better and ensure there is peace in the kingdom.

Meanwhile, some resident who spoke to P.M.EXPRESS commended the king for the peace in the area. They however said they are looking forward and prepared to participate fully to make  the anniversary a befitting one.