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.
Another traditional ruler, Oba Dr. Solomon Owoniyi urged members of the public to learn from the new Elegaa’s example. 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. 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.
In his goodwill message at the event, the NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig. General Mohammed Buba Marwa, , congratulated Ipinmisho for the Iwuye ceremony.
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