Oyo: Makinde approves Prince Olalere as new Onilua of Ilua

Prince Ashiru Oyebisi Olalere

Prince Ashiru Oyebisi Olalere

By Oluseye Ojo

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of Prince Ashiru Oyebisi Olalere as the new Onilua of Ilua in Kajola Local Government Area of the state.

This was contained in a letter dated 31 December 2025 and signed by the Director of Chieftaincy Matters, A.M. Olajire, in the state Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Secretariat, Ibadan, with reference number CB.141/26A Vol. III/99.

The letter read in part that Makinde approved with pleasure the appointment of Prince Olalere as the new Onilua of Ilua with effect from October 20, 2023.

The government further disclosed that the appointment would be published in the Official Gazette of the Oyo State Government soon, in line with established statutory procedures governing traditional institutions in the state.

In congratulating the new monarch, the ministry expressed optimism that his reign would usher in an era of peace, progress, and socio-economic development for Ilua town and Kajola Local Government as a whole.

“May your reign as the new Onilua of Ilua be synonymous with peace, progress and socio-economic growth in Kajola Local Government Area,” the letter read.

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