By: Oyebola Adenusi

The Executive Chairman, Ikenne Local Government, Ogun State, Hon. Olusegun Ogunleye, has congratulated Oba Lukman Oluwadamilare Salami, the newly-appointed Ebi of Idena, in Ikenne Local Government area of Ogun State.

Hon. Ogunleye, according to a release from the council's Information Officer, Oyebola Adenusi, rejoiced with the new monarch on his well-deserved selection by the kingmakers on the 13th of May 2022, and the subsequent approval  on the 25th July, 2022, by the Ogun State Executive Council, under the able leadership of Prince Dapo ABIODUN MFR.

Oba Salami's appointment was formally communicated through a letter personally signed and presented to the monarch by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Kola Fagbohun on Wednesday, 27th July, 2022, at the Obas complex, Oke mosan, Abeokuta.

"I congratulate you on your well-deserved appointment as the the new Ebi of Idenaland, and I pray that your reign shall usher in peace, prosperity, and greater development into the town," said the Chairman.

The council boss also rejoiced with the entire Indigenes of Idenaland on the new dawn, being witnessed in the community, while urging them to rally round the new Oba, as he looks forward to formally ascend the throne of his forefathers. 

Hon. Ogunleye also thanked the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and the entire Ogun State Executive Council, for the approval of Oba Salami's appointment.

Oba Lukman Oluwadamilare Salami, a prince from the male lineage of the Sebu Ruling House of the town, was elected by the Idena Kingmakers on the 13th of May, 2022, in a keenly-contested selection process involving eight contestants..

A businessman and former banker, Prince Lukman Oluwadamilare Salami was born 41 years ago in Lagos.

An alumnus of the famous Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, the new monarch holds a B.Sc. degree in Industrial Relations, and he is also a postgraduate student of the same institution (M.Sc. in-view, Business Administration).

He is married to Olori Ajoke Abisola Salami, and the marriage is blessed with three lovely children.

By his appointment, and in line with Section 22 (i), of the Obas and Chiefs Law of Ogun State, 2021, Oba Salami, has become a permanent member of the Ogun State Council of Obas, and a member of the Remo Traditional Council.