The Abepa-in-council has congratulated Africa’s second professor of statistics, Professor Biyi Afonja, on the conferment of the prestigious Balogun of Yewaland title by the paramount ruler of Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle,MFR.
The congratulatory message was contained in a release signed on behalf of the Abepa of Jogaland, Oba Adeyemi Adekeye by the Amona of Jogaland,
Chief Taofeek Omololu.
The monarch described the chieftaincy title as eminently deserved by Professor Afonja who is one of the icons of Yewaland.
“We are very happy that our Paramount Ruler has honoured an illustrious son of Joga with the iconic title of Balogun of Yewaland. We see this as an indication of the pivotal role of Joga in Yewaland”.
The King prayed for long life and very good health for the new Balogun of Yewaland adding that his reign will bring greater development and peace to Ogun West Senatorial District in particular and Ogun State in general.
Professor Biyi Afonja was recently presented with the certificate of appointment duly signed by the Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle.
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