The Minister for Communications Barrister Adebayo Shittu was on Saturday conferred with an honorary chieftaincy title ‘Agbaakin Fiwajoye of Ibadan land’ by  Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1 at Popomoyega Olubandan Palace Ibadan.

Barrister  Shittu was honoured with the chieftaincy title alongside Mr Ademola Folarin and his wife, Adenike at the Popoyemoja Palace of the monarch. The minister was conferred with the title of Agbaakin Fiwajoye of Ibadanland, while Folarin and his wife were honoured with Agbaakin Maiyegun and Yeye Agbaakin Maiyegun of Ibadanland respectively.

Among those present at the installation were former governor of the state and Osi-Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, Dr Wale Babalakin(SAN) as well as Mogajis in Ibadan.

 Ladoja urged all to embrace the rightful path at the right time, saying the monarch was not a politician as claimed by some quarters. He said that Shittu, one of the recipient of the Chieftaincy titles is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

 The highpoint of the event was the reception at Jorgor Event Centre Liberty Road, Ibadan where dignitries from all works of life who came to share in the joy of Barr Adebayo Shittu as the ‘Agbaakin Fiwagboye of Ibadan land’.

Dignitaries present at reception were Malam Yaya Rufai, the Chief Operating Officer, Nigeria Postal Services (NIPOST) described the title as well-deserved, saying the minister was a model of humility and hardwork.  “In my career in the civil service, Shittu is the first minister that I have ever seen to be so humble with high sense of commitment and hardwork,” he said.

 He congratulated the people of the state for supporting Shittu, assuring that minister would perform better if given a bigger task in 2019.

 Speaking with CEOAFRICA, Barriester  Shittu appreciated the Olubadan of Ibadanland and the people of Ibadan  for identifying him for title, saying the title would spur him to do more for the state and country at large.

The Minister urged the people to embrace patience and integrity as virtues, praying that God Almighty continue to shower His blessings on the people of Oyo State and nation at large.

Also present at the reception were Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Mr Fola Akinosun, Mr Femi Olaore, APC members and hosts of well wishers.

BARRISTER ADEBAYO SHITTU, ‘AGBAAKIN FIWAJOYE OF IBADANLAND’ WITH DIGNITARIES AT THE EVENT

SPECIAL ADVISER TO THE PRESIDENT ON DIASPORA MATTERS, ABIKE DABIRI EREWA AND HUSBAND

BARRISTER ADEBAYO SHITTU, ‘AGBAAKIN FIWAJOYE OF IBADANLAND’, DANCING WITH PROF. UMAR DAMBATA

BARRISTER ADEBAYO SHITTU, ‘AGBAAKIN FIWAJOYE OF IBADANLAND’, EXCHANGING PLEASANTRIES WITH HIS GUESTS

BARRISTER ADEBAYO SHITTU, ‘AGBAAKIN FIWAJOYE OF IBADANLAND’ WITH  GUESTS