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To be elegant is not a joke; it is discipline and intentional living.
-Abiodun Lasile DL MnbR

Aare Eleshin Oke Ona Egba titun!

At the grand celebration marking the 37th Coronation Anniversary of HRM Oba Dr Adedapo Tejuoso CON Karunwi Osile Oke Ona Egba a significant moment of honour and recognition was witnessed as a Certificate of Chieftaincy was formally presented to Oloye Sheriff AbdulRahman Adams.

The colourful and dignified ceremony took place at the open space of the palace in Sapon, Abeokuta, on the 20th of May, 2026, in the esteemed presence of Oba Dr. Adedapo Tejuoso and an array of traditional rulers, chiefs, dignitaries, family members, associates, and well-wishers.

The event formed part of the activities commemorating the enduring reign, leadership, and cultural stewardship of the Osile of Oke Ona Egba, whose 37 years on the throne continue to symbolise stability, royal dignity, and commitment to the preservation of the rich heritage of Oke Ona Egba people.

The presentation of the chieftaincy certificate to Oloye Sheriff AbdulRahman Adams PhD was by His Royal Majesty, Oba Prof. Saka Adelola Matemilola, the revered Olowu of Owu Kingdom, reflected the kingdom’s recognition of service, loyalty, intellectual accomplishment, and contribution to community development. The atmosphere was filled with celebration, cultural splendour, traditional pageantry, and heartfelt goodwill as guests gathered to honour both the monarch and the newly recognized chief.

The occasion further strengthened the enduring bond among traditional institutions within Egbaland, highlighting unity, mutual respect, and the preservation of Yoruba cultural values and royal traditions.

Members of Abeokuta Polo Club, families and friends were at the epoch event in honour of our President.

We felicitate you, Aare Eleshin!

“Workers Build a Nation” -Abiodun Lasile DL MnbR

A nation does not rise on concrete and steel alone. It rises on the backs, hands, and minds of its workers.

When workers are neglected, the cost is a disaster. Projects stall. Standards fall. Hospitals empty of care, classrooms of knowledge, farms of harvest. Neglect breeds disillusion, and disillusion breaks nations faster than any storm.

But when workers are committed, they become the engine of progress. The teacher who stays late. The engineer who double-checks the beam. The farmer who tends the soil before sunrise. The nurse who works a double shift. Their commitment turns policy into reality and promises into roads, light, and food.

Commitment, however, is not born in a vacuum. It is nurtured by dignity. And dignity begins with fair wages paid on time, safe conditions, and respect for labour. To demand commitment while denying fair reward is to ask a man to build a house and sleep outside it.

So the social contract is clear: *A nation owes its workers respect and just wages. Workers owe their nation skill, integrity, and commitment.* One without the other is disaster. Together, they are nation-building.

As we mark this season, let us remember: the worker is not a tool. The worker is the builder. Pay the builder, protect the builder, and the nation will stand.

Happy Worker's Day and a new month!

-Chief Abiodun Lasile DL MnbR
Orunto Baalufe Owu Kingdom Abeokuta
Chairman Association of Nigerian Authors Ogun Chapter