Alhaja Serifat Abas, the wife of the Oyo State All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, has been installed as the Osi-Iyalaje of Igbooraland.
The installation ceremony was held on Saturday at the historic Igboora Community Town Hall in Ibarapa Central Local Government of Oyo State.
Freedomonline reports that Abas was honoured alongside Chief Idowu Akinteye, who was installed as the Otunba Ariwajoye of Igboora by traditional rulers of the community.
The installation ceremonies were jointly performed by the Olu of Igboora, Oba Jimoh Titiloye; Olu-Aso of Iberekodoland, Oba Jamiu Badmus; and Onidere of Idereland, Oba Kingsley Onikola.
Others are Baba-Aso of Iberekodo-Igbole, Oba Olusanjo Ojo; Onisagaun of Sagaun, Oba Adekunle Fasasi; Onidofin of Idofin, Oba Samuel Adeleye, and the Regent of Pako, High Chief Moyofola Ajibode.
The traditional rulers honoured the recipients for their notable contributions to the growth and development of Igboora and its people.
Speaking on behalf of the community leaders, Chief Oje Morakinyo said the honours were based on personal and family legacies of community service.
Morakinyo, a former commissioner in Oyo State, said the new chiefs came from families with long-standing developmental impact on Igbooraland.
On behalf of the recipients, Abas expressed gratitude to the traditional rulers and people of Igboora for finding them worthy of the honour.
She pledged their continued support for initiatives that would promote economic and social growth across Igboora and surrounding communities.
“I’m deeply honoured and humbled by this recognition. I will not take it for granted,” she said.
Abas dedicated the chieftaincy title to her husband, Alhaji Olayide Abas, and everyone who had supported her over the years.
Prominent dignitaries at the event include Chief Gboyega Olaoye, the former Oyo State Head of Service, retired Justice Gboyega Akinteye and his wife, as well as Dr Razaq Tijani and his wife.
Others are Chief Akinyemi Akinlabi, Alhaji Jamiu Kareem and many other notable sons and daughters of the land.
Freedomonline reports that the installation ceremony celebrates culture, honour and service, attracting a large crowd of well-wishers and traditional enthusiasts.
