The Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II has formally installed a new Iyalode of Offa kingdom in Offa, Kwara State.
The new appointee, Mrs Bolaji Iyabo Ibiyeye-Adisa, is a business tycoon and former TIC chairman of Offa local government.
The ceremony which was held on Saturday at the Olofa’s palace was witnessed strictly by a cross section of traditional chiefs and area chiefs.
Speaking at the event, the Olofa described the new Iyalode as an industrious woman who has contributed immensely to the development of Offa town and the upliftment of youths and women in the society.
He appealed to all sons and daughters of Offa to continue to love one another and come home and improve the economy of the town.
Oba Esuwoye enjoined the new Iyalode to continue to do her best in the interest of Offa people and Offa town.
Responding, the new Iyalode thanked the Olofa of Offa , his chiefs and the entire people of the ancient city for the honour done her and promised not to relent in contributing her quota to the upliftment of Offa town.
The programme which coincided with the birthday of the Iyalode also witnessed the signing of the certificate of her new title.
Part of the functions of the new Iyalode is to mobilise and organise empowerment programmes for the youths and the womenfolks in Offa and ensure economic stability and self-reliance.
