02/08/2025
Epe Council of - Baales Induct High Chief Kazeem Abiodun Anwoju ,Baale Iraye Ebute, in Epe Local Government.
The Council of - Baales in Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State led by Baale, High Chief Aramada Idowu Adebanjo has described the excellent performance of the Hon Surah Animasahun led government of Epe Local government, to the significant role, which traditional institution plays in the development of the council area.
Speaking at the induction ceremony of the Baale of Iraye Ebute,in Epe Local Government,High Chief Kazeem Anwoju today, High Chief Baale Aramada Idowu Adebanjo (Bale, Ilamija Kekere also Chairman, Yeguda Bale Zone and Chairman Association of Bale Epe Division), and High Chief Ajumoko Taiwo(Bale, Olorun Duro Emina, Chairman Bale in Councils of Epe Division) harped on the need for full cooperation of the people of Iraye Ebute, with the council area towards developing the town in particular and the local council area in general.
They urged the newly crowned Baale Kazeem Anwoju to join hands with other Baales, in Epe Council of Baales to continue the good work of the council and to contribute effectively to debates and decisions to promote the culture and welfare of the entire people of Iraye Ebute.
They further charged the newly installed Baale Iraye Ebute to use his wealth of experience to bring together the people of his community and Iraye Ebute kingdom at large.
Baale Kazeem Anwoju in his response thanked the Epe-Council of Baales and the entire people of Iraiye for the trust and confidence reposed in him, to install him as the first baale of Iraye Ebute, in Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State.
He also thanked the authority of the Local Council Development Area, particularly the State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs for the consideration and approval of his selection as the first Baale of the ancient community.
He promised to do his best to promote unity, peace and love among diverse ethnic groups in the entire Iraye Ebute Kingdom, for the overall development of the people.
Commenting on the installation of Baale Kazeem Anwoju, a prominent politician in the area, Hon. Sh*ttu Fatai popularly called (of-Iraiye) described Baale Anwoju as a father-figure, a truly distinguished Nigerian whose footprint across the local council area and Lagos state as a whole remain indelible.
Hon. Fatai said Baale Kazeem Anwoju consistent mentorship and his uncommon generosity with which he relates with the people, especially at every pivotal moment is unquantifiable, praying Almighty God to guide, direct and lead him in the day to day ruling of his people.
Also commenting, the Ikeji-Ilu of Iraye Ebute Chief Bola Murtala noted that the selection and installation of Baale Kazeem Anwoju as the first Baale of Iraye Ebute was a good thing to happen to the over 200 years old community in Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State.
The Ikeji-Ilu described Baale Kazeem Anwoju as a consummate gentleman, and an unwavering patriot whose life is a master class in purpose, impact and integrity.
He prayed for sustainable development in Iraye Ebute in particular and the entire Iraiye in general during his reign.
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