Ahead of the installation of the Baale of Orile-Abese, High Chief Olawale Aikulola on Saturday, 30th August 2025, the newly-built classrooms and other facilities at Methodist Primary School, Abese, in Ewekoro Local Government Area (LGA) of Ogun State, were commissioned on Wednesday, 20th August 2025, by the Commissioner for Chieftaincy and Local Government Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat.
In attendance were the Executive Chairman Ewekoro LGA, Hon. Sikiru Adisa Adesina, who reconstructed the facilities; the Olu of Itori Oba Akorede Akamo; Elejio of Ejio, Oba Sesan Ogunmuyiwa, among other dignitaries.
Abese town is agog with the installation of its traditional ruler by the Olowu of Owu Kingdom Abeokuta, Oba (Prof.) Saka Adelola Matemilola less than two weeks away.
Among the traditional rulers and eminent personalities expected at the royal event, holding at Methodist Primary School, Abese, from 9 am, will be the Alawowo of Awowo, Oba Abdul Gafar Tijani; Olorile of Orile Ifo, Oba Abdul Semiu Ogunjobi; Elejio of Ejio, Oba Olusesan Ogunmuyiwa, Onipapa of Papalanto, Oba Abdul Rasak Famuyiwa; and Olu of Abule Owu, Oba Abdul Wasiu.
Others are the Chairman of the Council of Baales of Ewekoro LGA, Engr. Olufemi Olatidoye, who is also the Baale of Adeagba; and Chairman of Baale Owu Council General (Ifo and Ewekoro LGAs), Mukaila Ogunsola, who is also the Baale of Oke Oko.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Chairman of Media Committe of the installation ceremony, Mr. Muyiwa Akintunde said that Abese Town has witnessed tremendous development since High Chief Aikulola assumed the stool several years ago.
These include a massive road construction project, which makes access to the community easier than ever. The Baale has also embarked on other infrastructural projects.
The Baale expressed gratitude to the Olowu and his traditional council for the support and encouragement Abese had received. He also appreciated sons and daughters of the community and several well-wishers, including traditional rulers, who have encouraged the growth of the community in one way or the other.
He said: ‘We thank God for the opportunity he has given us in Abese town to improve the lives and living of our people, who now have a new lease of life’.
