The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, on Friday, promoted six traditional chiefs in the Balogun line.

The event took place at Olubadan’s palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

Oba Olakulehin charged the newly elevated traditional title holders to use their positions for the development of Ibadan land.

The royal father said the promotion was in line with the tradition of ascendancy to the Olubadan stool.

Olubadan said: “You have been elevated to various new positions in the Balogun line today. I congratulate you all.

“I want you to see your various new positions to work for the development and progress of Ibadan land in all areas of human endeavours.

“Let your elevation serve as a call for more commitment and service to the development of Ibadan land.”

The Oluwo of Ibadan land, Chief Wahab Popoola Labosinde, decorated the elevated chiefs with the traditional ‘Akoko’ leaves.

The promoted chiefs include Chief Wasiu Delodun Adegboyega Ajimobi, who was promoted from Ayingun Balogun to Ikolaba Balogun; Chief Mikail Gboyega Olawoyin Orogunmodi, who was elevated from Aare Ago Balogun to Asaaju Balogun; and Chief Taofeek Ayoade, who moved from Lagunna Balogun to Ayingun Balogun.

Others are Chief Lateef Adetokunbo Akintola,who stepped up from Oota Balogun to Aare Ago Balogun; Chief Nureni Adebayo Akanbi/ who climbed the ladder from Aare Egbe Omo Balogun to Lagunna Balogun; and Chief Kayode Afolabi Kadelu, who advanced from Gbonka Balogun to become Oota Balogun.

Members of the Olubadan-in-Council led by Otun Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja; Osi Olubadan, Oba Eddy Oyewole-Foko; Osi Balogun, Oba John Olubunmi Isioye-Dada; Asipa Olubadan, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi; Ekerin Olubadan, Oba Amidu Ajibade; and Ekerin Balogun, High Chief Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin attended the event.