The Wife of Ondo State Governor, Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, Commissioner of Youths and Sports, Hon. Dele Ologun, his counterpart in Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Akogun Akinwumi Sowore, Oloba of Oba-Ile kingdom, Oba Joseph Agunbiade and other notable Nigerians were on Tuesday attended the official presentation of Staff of Office and Instrument of Appointment of Asakin of Abo-Asakin, Oba (DR) Sunday Oluwatuyi Adebayo.
The ceremony was held within the premises of the Palace of Asakin of Abo-Asakin as the entire community bubble with joy of new attainment of Oba Sunday Adebayo.
Oba Adebayo who is well loved by people within and outside country was described by his admirers as a sacrificial giver and a lover of people regardless their tribes and colours.
Shortly after the presentation of the Staff of Office and Instrument of Appointment to Oba Adebayo by Hon. Dele Ologun who represented Mr. Governor at the occasion.
The Ondo State First Lady, Mrs. Betty Anynawu-Akeredolu congratulated Oba Adebayo on the success of his appointment after many years of struggle.
Mrs. Akeredolu said Oba Adebayo has been a compassionate leader who showed concerned for the health of the people of the state saying that it necessitated his donation of 12 Plot of land for the Proposed BRECAN Hospital in the Community in2017.
While wishing him successful tenure and peaceful reign, Arabirin Akeredolu said that his requests will receive accelerated attention because of his love for the people of his community and entire Ondo State.
Also speaking the Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Hon. Dele Ologun who represented Mr. Governor charged Oba Adebayo to use his good position to strength the peace and unity in the community.
He called for the support of all and sundry for Oba Adebayo to enable him to drive the development of the community.
Also speaking the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Akogun Akinwumi Sowore thanked God for making the day a reality despite all odds.
He therefore called on relevant stakeholders within and outside the community to work with Oba Adebayo in unity of purpose as a way to engender rapid development.
In his acceptance speech, Oba (DR) Sunday Oluwatuyi Adebayo who was full of appreciation to God and all those who stood by him during the years of struggle for the attainment of Obaship of the community said he will not forget the ‘Talk and Do’ Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and his wife for their roles in attainment of the community age long desire.
He used the medium also to personally appreciate Mrs. Betty Akeredolu, the wife of the Governor, who came to grace the occasion in person and other great Nigerians as well as the people of the community for their love for him.
He promised not to relent in his efforts towards community development and well being of his people in all areas of life.
Also in her Comment, Olori Abike Adebayo said that the impact of Oba Adebayo cannot be overemphasized within and outside the community in the area access road, provision of school and many social amenities.
She also noted that many developments will come to the community and its people now that government has given him staff of office.
Some of those who spoke with the Democrat News Magazine at the occasion, like, Aba Asakin youth leader, High Chiefs, Club members and notable men and women described Oba Adebayo as a leader with numerous qualities.
HISTORY OF ABA-ASAKIN/BIOGRAPHY OF OBA (DR) SUNDAY OLUWATUYI ADEBAYO
Abo Asakin Community is an ancient town that was founded over 800 years ago by Deji of Akure kingdom, Asodeboyede. When Asodeboyede migrated from Ile-Ife, the cradle of Yoruba kingdom and God blessed him with many children, both males and females.
Asodeboyede, made his male children heads of towns and villages he founded, Abo-Asakin was not left out among the towns founded by him.
The town ‘Abo Asakin’, Outlet was used in those days for the security. Asodeboyede used the Town as his place of refuge, that was why it was named ‘Igbo Abo’ before the present name ‘Abo-Asakin’ (a place of refuge).
The town was walled round for the purpose of security of lives and property of anyone that take refuge therein.
The community had a serious challenge of wild animals during the reign of Adu Asakin, he had no alternative than to relocate to Ilu Abo, which means Ilu Abo can be regarded as a twin community of Abo-Asakin.
The ancient town was ruled by Prince Obosanmi son of Adegite from Ojijigogun ruling house followed by Prince Owonifari Obosanmi followed by Prince Adefila Obosanmi.
After the demise of Prince Adefila Obosanmi from Ojijigogun Ruling House, the Osupa Ruling House challenged the Ojijigogun Ruling House for dominating the leadership of the community, this prompted Ademehinti from Osupa Ruling House to nominate HRH Oba (DR) Sunday Adebayo who emerged as the incumbent Asakin of Abo Asakin on August 16, 2011.
Kabiyesi Sunday Adebayo was born on March 12, 1973 to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Ademehinti in Akure.
The young Sunday Adebayo started his Primary School, Education from Local Authority Primary (LA) School, Imagun Akure, in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State before he proceeded to Adegbola Memorial Grammar School, Akure.
After his Secondary School Education, he ventured into business because his old parents could not afford the financial responsibility of his tertiary education.
Oba (DR) Sunday Adebayo became a household name in Timber, Block Making, Mechanized Farming and Real Estate Businesses.
He has traversed many countries within and outside Nigeria, and he is a lover of music.
He is a philanthropist who through his philanthropic gestures impacted many students and still sponsoring many others from primary to tertiary institutions.
Oba (DR) Sunday Adebayo has facilitated many developments to the community in the last 10 years he has been leading the community.
Like “Abo-Asakin Community High School, construction of three bridges, access roads and ongoing ultra modern palace, donation of 12 plots of land for BRECAN office, Artisan among others.
He is a devoted Christian. He is Married and blessed with promising children.
As part of his great achievements so far, was conferment of Honourrary Doctorate Degree, (HONORIS CAUSA) on Community Development, by world class Institution, British America University (BAU) Florida, USA.
In the same way, national Trumpeter Communication Outfits conferred on him award of excellence during the celebration of 10th Anniversary on the throne.
The Democrat News Magazine also decorated him as a Pillar of Community Development in Nigeria for his unabated passion for human and community advancement.
Patron Video Coverage and Photographers Association, Ondo State, Nigeria.
His Hobbies include; travelling, News Reading, Music and Philanthropism among others.