Ogun Monarchs Extend Their Reverence to Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi V

A remarkable display of cross-regional camaraderie was evident as a delegation of esteemed monarchs from Ogun State embarked on a significant visit to honor Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi V, the revered Obong of Calabar. This dignified interaction, deeply infused with cultural importance, signifies a harmonious melding of ancestral heritage and regal eminence.

Notably absent from the assembly was the Alake of Egbaland, currently abroad on a well-deserved holiday. Nonetheless, the Alake ensured his warm regards were conveyed to the gathering, underscoring the camaraderie and mutual respect shared among these eminent leaders.

The visiting delegation included Oba Prof. Saka Adelola Matemilola Oluyalo, the venerable Olowu of Owu Kingdom, and Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, the distinguished Olu of Ilaro. Each monarch, bedecked in their resplendent traditional vestments, contributed an aura of magnificence to the gathering, signifying the convergence of heritage and nobility.

Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi V, as Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), graced the occasion with his august presence, reinforcing the ties between academia and traditional leadership. This convergence highlighted the invaluable connection between knowledge and heritage, two pillars that uphold the cultural tapestry of the region.

During a press briefing, Vice Chancellor Kehinde Olusola revealed that FUNAAB is poised to confer degrees upon a total of 2,823 graduating students, a remarkable feat that includes an impressive cohort of 118 First Class honorees. The convocation ceremony, meticulously organized, is set to unfold over two days. The first day will be dedicated to the conferral of degrees upon first-degree recipients, followed by the celebration of graduates from various academic disciplines on the subsequent day.

The synergy of these revered monarchs and the academic institution they graced serves as a profound testament to the harmonious interplay between tradition and modernity. This ceremonial convergence echoes the sentiment of unity and cultural preservation, leaving an indelible mark on the annals of both history and academia. As the Ogun State monarchs extend their reverence to the Obong of Calabar, the richness of heritage finds itself intertwined with the tapestry of education, fostering a legacy that resonates across generations.

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