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28— Vanguard, FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2019 •Picture of Ilawe comumity. INSET: The Alawe of Ilawe-Ekiti Oba Adebanji Ajibade Alabi OKE-EMO: Sacred Mountain in Ekiti the king cannot visit *Deity forbids devotees from coming to shrine on Sundays By Rotimi Ojomoyela instrumental to his enthronement, the Ilawe-Ekiti LAGOS—TO visitors, the various rocky mountains that dot the landscape of Ekiti State may be another natural aesthetics, nothing more. However, indigenes of the state would readily tell you that most of the mountains are not only sacred but also served as natural buffer and defence against enemy attacks in the days of their ancestors. The Rocky Mountains neatly inter-twined by unseen giant hands, encircle most of Ekiti towns in such a way that would make the Great Wall of China a child’s play. Most of the rocky mountains are sacred and they play significant roles in the life and history of those communities situated around them, such as Ilawe-Ekiti in Ekiti South-West Local Government Area. In Ilawe-Ekiti, which is about 20 minutes drive from Ado- Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, sits a sacred mountain, which the monarch of the town, Oba Adebanji Ajibade Alabi, the Alawe of Ilawe-Ekiti, cannot see or move close to till he joins his ancestors. The mountain, popularly known in the community as Oke Emo, situated very close to the expansive palace of Alawe, was the spot where the monarch and his predecessors were installed as kings. Mysteries Just like in Aramoko-Ekiti, an ancient town in Ekiti where the monarch, Oba Adegoke- Olu Adeyemi must never set his eyes on one of the kingmakers, the one who was Monarch, Oba Ajibade, must never visit Oke Emo, the place where the most important rite, marking the completion of the final phase of his installation, was performed by a priest, leader of that quarter and fourth man in the traditional hierarchy of the town, the Elemo of Oke Emo, because tradition forbids it!. A twist Another twist to the tradition of Ilawe-Ekiti people was a deity known as Orinlase, who had once instructed people of the town, particularly its devotees, to desist from visiting its shrine on Sundays as “he would be off on such days to go to church and honour Jesus Christ!” Vanguard gathered that the deity, Orinlase, was also said to be performing miracles and surprisingly, it has respect for Sundays, perhaps as a way of acknowledging that there is indeed a divine power behind such a day and that Jesus Christ does represent such power, and so on Sundays, according to the devotees of Orinlase deity, he would say: “ I too would have to go to church.” High Chief Gbenga Borode, Elemo of Oke Emo and his colleague, the head of Ifa priests, whose duty it is to reveal the minds of the gods to the community, confirmed that Orinlase forbids any activities around it on Sundays. Speaking with Vanguard, a former journalist and now leader of the Oke Emo quarter in the town, Chief Elemo, said: “I have become the Elemo of the town because my great grandfathers own the title. The Elemo came with the Alawe from Ile-Ife. In the hierarchy, l am the fourth after the Alawe. As the head of Oke Emo, which is one of the four quarters that founded Ilawe, I am the one who installs the Alawe. Many rites for installing the monarch are performed on several spots and quarters such as Oke lloye and others culminating in the final stage in Oke Emo where the Akoko leaf, a royal leaf signifying kingship authority, is placed on the Oba at installation. The major rites are performed in Oke Emo, once the Akoko leaf is placed on the head of the monarch, the tradition forbids that the Oba comes to Oke Emo again until he passes on. “There is a place called ‘Owa Agbaludi’ where the main rites of installation are performed. The monarch to be installed usually has his clothes which he wore to that place removed for some rites and he will never set his eyes on those clothes again. And since the Owa Agbaludi is along the road in Oke Emo, the best thing for the Kabiyesi to do is to never ever come to the Oke Emo area again because there is no way you can pass through Oke Emo without seeing the sacred spot, Owa Agbaludi,” he clarified. Speaking further, he said: “As the Elemo, l also have a role to perform during the burial of the monarch. As a matter of fact, the Elemo is first informed whenever the monarch passes on.” Natural resources I have become the Elemo of the town because my great grandfathers own the title Chief Elemo also spoke about the town’s traditions and natural resources. “In this town, we also have our taboos which form part of our folklore. You can’t carry a bunch of plantain in public in Ilawe, you don’t roast yam in public especially around a market place. Each family house or quarter has its own traditions and taboos among others. We have eight quarters, the new one is Ilorin, others are Oke Emo, Oke Iloye, Iro, Adii, Oke Pa, Aaye and Oke Ibedo. “About our resources, we have plenty bananas, and if you go to our local market, banana is a major cash crop in Ilawe. Most times when buyers don’t come on time, the crops get spoiled. “We, the Ilawe Progress Union, have made efforts. We once engaged FIIRO, which is a federal agency in charge of assisting in tapping local resources, to write a feasibility report for us on how we can tap into banana for economic gains by setting up a small factory for its processing. They produced the feasibility report after we had paid for it and we handed it over to the s t a t e government with the hope that there would be collaboration between the government and the town on the management of the factory, but since then , 19 years after, the government has not taken any step on it. “Some of our eminent sons and daughters have also made efforts towards developing our resources. People like Femi Falana actually brought investors who came around to see what they could do but haven’t returned to do anything probably because the environment was not conducive for them,” he lamented. Ondo First Lady donates delivery kits to indigent pregnant women By Dayo Johnson be a thing of joy but when you because it is a beautiful government, she would AKURE—SUCCOUR do not have means, there is a experience but it is not so for continue to support the wellbeing of mothers and children came for indigent problem and as a government, every woman because they lack pregnant women in we have to step in and help basic needs. And when you and advised women to embrace Ondo State as the wife of the because women will continue to have the babies, you should family planning in order to governor, Betty Anyanwuhave babies and not many can also have some goodies ensure better living and Akeredolu donated Solayo afford the items. attached.” longevity. delivery kits to them across the “Giving birth is an experience Akeredolu promised that While regretting that women 18 local councils of the state to that every woman should have together with the state always bore the brunt when the ensure safe motherhood. family could not feed and Solayo is an initiative for the provide for children, the provision of life-saving solution Governor’s wife enjoined for maternal and child health women to give birth only to the challenges in the state. number of children they could Akeredolu who made 1500 cater for, saying that “he who donations to some indigent fails to plan, plans to fail. women during the launch in “There is nothing wrong Ore, Odigbo Council Area of with family planning because the state noted that the gesture our lives are not about making was born out of love by the babies but other meaningful present administration in the things must be achieved too. state towards maternal and “It is a good thing but we child healthcare. •Mrs Akeredolu (centre), presenting the Solayo kit to a also have other things. The She said: “Pregnancy should pregnant woman in Ondo. Continues on page 29
Vanguard, FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2019 — 29 LASG raises 12-man c’ttee to tackle tank farm menace By Cynthia Alo LAGOS—FOLLOWING years of agitation by the residents of Satellite Town in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government, a 12-man committee has been set up to proffer solutions to some of the challenges caused by tank farm activities in the area. The committee is expected to oversee the control of traffic, proper drainage system, proper disposal of waste among others, in the area which comprises Ijegun, Alakija, Abule-Ado, Abule-Oshun, Oriade, among others, as part of remedial approach to havoc emanating from tank farm activities. Speaking at the inauguration of the committee in Lagos, representative of the Lagos State Government under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Toyin Adebogun, said the government would ensure that tank farm operators work in-line with laid down rules and regulations. Adebogun said: “Today, I have been given the mandate to inaugurate the committee set up to work for the progress of this area and I must say that I am very happy that this is happening because the government is here to give a level playing ground for the operators and the residents of this environment. We will also ensure that the tank farm operators do what they need to do on their own part.” She urged the committee to work hard as future generations will benefit from the revolution. Secretary of Tank Farm Operators, Mr. Eshiet Eshiet, said operators are aware of the havoc caused by tank farm activities in the area but stressed that there are limits to what they can do in the community. Eshiet said: “We are aware of the challenges facing the community including deficit in infrastructure; bad road and poor drainage system, but the community must know our constraints. “We pay taxes and fulfill all laid down conditions and all that. There are certain things that we are not supposed to do THE TEAM but we have found ourselves in this situation and we must do. We are aware of the flooding in the area and there is an ongoing construction of channels to channel water to Liverpool among others. “The operators have embarked on a short, medium and longterm road construction. Also mechanisms have been put in place to ensure that the challenges of bad road and gridlock are combated because we understand that for every business to flourish, there must be a cordial relationship between the business and its surroundings, and I must commend the tank farm owners for understanding this cordial relationship by fulfilling their corporate social responsibility.” Chairman of Satellite Town Forum, Mr. Michael Imitini, disclosed that the negotiation on tank farm disaster in the area has been on since 2014 noting that they had written many letters to different agencies concerning it. "In one of our petitions to the Federal Government, the EDITOR: Dayo Johnson Deputy Editor: Dapo Akinrefon 08023844928 (sms only) CORRESPONDENTS: Ola Ajayi Ibadan Gbenga Olarinoye Osogbo Dare Fasube (Photo) Daud Olatunji Abeokuta Rotimi Ojomoyela Ekiti Monsuru Olowoopejo Lagos Adeola Badru Ibadan President heard our cry and sent for the state government to look into the issue. Today, we have a representative of the government from the Ministry to inaugurate the committee. We are setting up this committee to look into tank farm activities and the community,’’ he said. According to him, the tank farms are close to houses and are built on the natural water channels thereby causing flooding of the environment, submerging of houses, fire outbreaks, loss of lives and property, among others. He urged the committee to work earnestly for the good of the community and not use the opportunity to extort or embezzle money. Commenting on the development, Chairman of Oriade Local Council Development Area, Mrs. Ramota Akinola, said that it was a great step to better the community but frowned at the recklessness of tanker drivers in the area stating that they contribute more to the havoc in the community. •From left: Secretary of Tankfarm Owners and Operators Association, Mr. Eshiet Eshiet; Chairman of Satellite Town Forum, Mr. Michael Imitini; representative of Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Reources, Mrs. Toyin Adebogun and Chairman of Oriade LCDA, Mrs. Ramota Akinola at Committee inauguration in Lagos. Ondo First Lady donates delivery kits to indigent pregnant women Continues from page 28 uptake of family planning in Nigeria is still very low. “Out of humanity, we are supporting our women and creating awareness but give birth only to those you will be able to nurture because children need good nutrition. “My interest is that mothers can be healthy and have healthy babies for joyful motherhood.” Beneficiaries commend initiative One of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Idowu Busari, also appreciated Mrs. Akeredolu for her unrelenting love and kindness for mothers and children in the state noting that the items would go a long way in ensuring the safe delivery of her expected baby. The wife of the Council Chairman, Mrs. Rebecca Ikumawoyi, applauded the initiative of the Governor’s wife in giving delivery kits to indigent pregnant women across the 18 local councils of the state. Lions Club brings relief to glaucoma, diabetes patients in Oyo By Ola Ajayi IBADAN— As part of its humanitarian services, the International Association of Lions Clubs, District 404B1, Nigeria said several Nigerians who were diagnosed with diabetes and glaucoma have benefitted from its services. This was disclosed by the District Governor of the club, Lion Lekan Babalola while speaking with newsmen at the 5th District Convention of the club tagged: Mesiogo 2019 which held in Ibadan. He clarified that its efforts and services to the people is not for political reason but just to complement government’s efforts. Unlike politicians who expect votes in return for their efforts, he stated that the club impacts the people through effective service delivery which is sponsored by members who oftentimes tax themselves. “We organise this convention to celebrate our impacts in society. We help to feed hungry people because we know that hunger is a world phenomenon. We have provided 150 eye glasses apart from treating people with glaucoma,” he said. Lion Lekan Babalola who was Aare Gani Adams appoints new aides AARE Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams, has appointed Mr. Kunle Lawal and Samson Oseni, as Special Assistants, Information Technology and Special Duties. In a statement signed yesterday by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Aderemi, Adams said;"I wish to bring to the notice of the public, including my friends, business associates, members of my group, the Oodua Peoples Congress, (OPC) here in Nigeria, and the Oodua Progressive Union (OPU) in the Diaspora, that Mr. Segun Akanni, having relocated abroad, is no longer working flanked by the past district governors, Lion Waheed Kadiri and Lion Abiola Odeyemi, Local Organising Committee Chairman, Lion Dipo Sule, the 1st Vice District Governor, Lion Bernard Eboreime and Lion Abiola Job, explained that the convention which was attended by 82 clubs from the district which covers Oyo, Lagos and Ogun states, was themed: Friendship and Service. Babalola said: “Service for politicians and service for Lions are quite different from each other. For us at the Lions Club, we serve without expecting anything in return. Our services are based on contributions that we make from ourselves. Lions task themselves every year to look at the needs of society and find a way to fulfill those things. “The secret of our success is the aspect of working together, we put our resources together to achieve a common goal and basically for the communities. Unlike the politicians who get paid and receive salaries, in the Lions Club, we don’t receive salaries and we don’t expect any salary.” Speaking on the challenges militating against the club from reaching out to more people, the 404B1 Nigeria District Governor identified dearth of funds and shortage of members, noting that with more volunteers, the Club will have more resources to reach more communities more easily. “The challenges we are having is funding, we want to do a lot of things but we don’t have enough, that is why every year, we ask people to support us on our projects for the communities. “The second challenge we have is membership, the more volunteers we have, the better we are able to help our communities. The whole of Ibadan has 9 or 10 clubs which are generally inadequate, we can reach out to more people. We are making efforts to spread the gospel of what we are doing to the public so that they can all join us in our attempt to make our society a better place. with the office of the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland. "Henceforth, nobody should relate with him on my behalf and that of the office of the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland. I hereby wish him well in his future endeavors. Meanwhile, new appointments have been made, and I have therefore, appointed Mr. Kunle Lawal and Samson Oseni, as Special Assistants, Information Technology (IT), and Special Duties, respectively. " Lawal, is a graduate of Computer Science from Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago- Iwoye,Ogun state, and Oseni,studied Business Administration from Yaba College of Technology, Lagos.
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