Owu-Ogbe Gets New Alakoso: Surveyor Fashina Pledges Community Development
The Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Saka Adelola Matemilola, has appointed Surveyor Olajide Fashina, CEO of Olageospatial Global Investment Company (OGIC), as the new Alakoso of Owu-Ogbe.
This prestigious title is a testament to Fashina’s dedication and contributions to the community.
The installation ceremony took place at the Olowu’s Palace, where Fashina expressed his gratitude to Oba Matemilola, saying the Kabiyesi found him worthy of this position, and he was truly elated while thanking God for the new role.
In her remarks, Fashina’s wife, Engineer Yetunde Fashina, also highlighted the significance of her husband’s new role in fostering unity within the community, emphasizing that community togetherness is crucial for achieving common goals.
“As we all know, the Alakoso is the head of a community. This position will help us bring people together and work collaboratively for the community’s growth.
“Community togetherness is crucial, as it allows everyone to contribute to a common goal.”
Speaking on his vision as Alakoso, Fashina pledges to uphold the values of Omoluabi, leveraging his expertise in real estate, private security, and youth mentorship to benefit the community.
He also disclosed plans to utilize his foundation to support the less privileged, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to contribute to the community’s growth.
This appointment is not Fashina’s first recognition by the Owu Kingdom.
He was also chosen as the 2024 Balogun Woro, a prestigious title bestowed upon him for his outstanding contributions.
According to him “The Kabiyesi, Professor Saka Adelola Matemilola, found me worthy of this position, and I am truly elated. I give glory to Almighty God,” he said.
“I’ll try to uphold that value of Omoluabi and also after studying far and wide and also to bring the contribution of knowledge and also business down to Owu so that we can help our youth in the little we do in the area of real estate, private security, mentorship and also using our foundation to reach to the less privileged.
“The kabiyesi, Professor Saka count me worthy for selecting me to be the Alakoso Owu-Ogbe, I’m elated and I give glory to the Almighty God.”
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