Contributions of Igbos to commerce, trade, business in Ibadanland commendable – Olubadan
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, has commended the contributions of Igbo commerce, trade and business in Ibadan, describing their activities as laudable.
Speaking through the Agba Akin Balogun of Ibadanland, Senior Chief Rafiu Emiola Onideure, the monarch made this declaration on Tuesday when members of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Oyo State chapter, paid him a courtesy visit at his Oke Aremo palace.
Oba Olakulehin appreciated the Igbos’ contributions to Ibadan’s economy and emphasized the importance of peaceful coexistence among ethnic groups. He further urged other non-indigenes in the city to follow the exemplary conduct of the Igbo community.
“I implore you to continue with your business, social, and religious activities peacefully and lawfully at all times as you have done in the past for the progress of Ibadanland,” he said.
Acknowledging their impact on commerce and trade, he added, “The contributions of the Igbos to commerce, trade, and business in Ibadanland is worthy of commendation and well appreciated by all and sundry as it is a significant contributor to the Oyo State economy and by extension our nation.”
The Coordinator of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Oyo State Chapter, Hon. Tallest Innocent, who also serves as Special Assistant on Community Relations to Governor Seyi Makinde, applauded the traditional ruler for the warm hospitality while adding that the visit was to formally introduce the newly elected executives of Ohanaeze Ndigbo to the Olubadan and his council.
