Wednesday, June 3, 2026

The Sun Nigeria

New Aàre of Ipaja pledges unity, empowerment, progress

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Prince Muraina Oluwashola Alani Olude of the Onsile Dosunmu Ruling House has been crowned Aàre of Ipaja Kingdom, in Lagos at a ceremony presided over by Oba Dr. Kolawole Ajani Egundipe, Olu of Ipaja Kingdom.

Oba Egundipe praised Prince Muraina’s remarkable contributions to community development, youth empowerment, nation-building and describing the conferment as unprecedented.

The new Aàre pledged to promote unity, empowerment and progress in the Ipaja Kingdom.

The royal staff of office was presented to Prince Muraina and his wife by Oba Egundipe, marking a new chapter in the kingdom’s history.

The new Aàre pledged to use the rights, opportunities and leverage that comes with this revered title as a platform to empower youths and strengthen unity.

The event drew dignitaries from across Lagos and beyond, including Yoruba royal fathers, representatives of the Lagos State Government, business leaders from the Nigerian Aviation Holding Company, executives of Mount Royal Logistics International, practitioners from the maritime and logistics sector, AMBA Prince Yomi Ogungbe, and Oba Yusuf Olasunkanmi Itu Ilemobade II, Onigboko of Igboko.

Born into the Onsile Dosunmu Ruling House, Prince Muraina is an accomplished entrepreneur, community leader and Chairman and CEO of Mount Royal Logistics International.