Monarch rewards former NDLEA DG for community service

•Youths tasked to abstainfrom drug trafficking, abuse
The Ologidi of Ogidi Kingdom, His Royal Highness, Oba Rabiu Oladimeji Sule, has rewarded former Director General/Secretary of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Asiwaju Lanre Ipinmisho, for his exemplary community service and development efforts.
     
In a colourful cultural ceremony, he was installed as the Elegaa of Ogidi Kingdom, a High Chieftaincy award, which attracted dignitaries across the country to his Ogidi Ijumu ancestral home. 
 
The occasion marked the elevation of Ipinmisho as an Or’ota Chief of the Ogidi kingdom, which also places a higher responsibility on him in the discharge of royal obligations to his kinsmen.
   

The monarch expressed optimism that the recognition would inspire him to do more for the community. 
   
“We are proud of our son, Elegaa Lanre Ipinmisho. He is a very good man who is peace-loving, caring, and always willing to offer a helping hand. Above all, he is always in touch with his community. This honour is well deserved and will inspire him to serve his community better,” Oba Sule said.
   
Another traditional ruler, Oba Dr. Solomon Owoniyi urged members of the public to learn from the new Elegaa’s example.  
   
Also, Oba William Segun Ayeni noted that “one of the richest cultural practices is the confirmation of a high title to recognise the meaningful contribution of individuals to peace, growth, and development. 

“This ceremony, therefore, is a demonstration of our cultural heritage by appreciating and giving honour to whom it is due.”
The presentation of the certificate of investiture to the celebrant by Oba Rabiu Oladimeji Sule to the admiration of invited guests was one of the highlights of the ceremony. 
   
In his remarks, the celebrant said: “This is a more significant honour because I will be representing my family on the traditional council in community administration. It is therefore a unique and reputable portfolio in the palace, restricted to only a privileged few.”

The youth should expect better days ahead. My prayer is that God will grant me the grace and wisdom to serve my people better.” 
   
Ipinmisho used the occasion to educate youths and the general public on the benefits of staying out of drug trafficking and abuse, as well as the dangerous consequences of drugs. 
   
He said: “Drug traffickers have no place to hide with the renewed onslaught under retired General Mohammed Marwa’s leadership.