Alaafin Owoade rolls out plans for Oyo

The Alaafin-elect, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, has announced his plans to change the fortune of the ancient empire.

Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Durojaiye, in a statement, said one of the monarch’s agenda was to ensure that graduate youths are taken away from the streets.

Durojaiye disclosed that the paramount ruler said he would create vocational skills for the youths and make sure some graduates with BSc or HND are helped with cyber security to checkmate seeking greener pastures abroad.

Alaafin Owoade also said he would continue from where his predecessor, the late Oba Adeyemi stopped, towards promoting culture and to improve on the Sango and Oranmiyan festivals.

Durojaiye said widows and widowers will be empowered to improve their socio-economic lives.

“What is more, development of health facilities has been the new Alaafin’s priority and he wants to be remembered for it during his reign,” he said.

“Alaafin Owoade had negotiated with international organisations and they have agreed to support him in developing his kingdom.

“Oba Owoade would also make sure the artifacts taken away by the British in 1895 are brought back,” Durojaiye said.