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Gbenga Daniel Congratulates Adebutu on Owu Kingdom Chieftaincy Title
Gbenga Daniel hails Adebutu after his installation as Gbademu of Owu Kingdom, describing the honour as recognition of his service and commitment
Former Ogun State Governor and Senator, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has congratulated Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate Oladipupo Olatunde Adebutu after Adebutu was installed as Gbademu of Owu Kingdom in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
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The chieftaincy title was conferred on Adebutu by the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oba Saka Adelola Matemilola, Oluyalo Otileta VII, during a ceremony at the monarch’s palace in Abeokuta. Adebutu’s wife, Adenike Omolola Adebutu, was also honoured as Yeye Gbademu of Owu Kingdom.
Daniel, who holds the traditional title of Aare Ajibosin of Owu Kingdom, described the conferment as a fitting recognition of Adebutu’s contributions to his community and Ogun State.
In a congratulatory message personally signed by Daniel, the former governor said the new title reflected Adebutu’s character, commitment and record of service.
Daniel expressed confidence that Adebutu would bring the same dedication and sense of responsibility associated with his public life to his new traditional role.
The former governor and his wife, Yeye Olufunke Daniel, also congratulated Adenike Adebutu on her installation as Yeye Gbademu.
The dual honour, according to Daniel, represented not only recognition but also a fresh responsibility for the couple to contribute to the development and unity of Owu Kingdom.
Adebutu, who is also the PDP’s 2027 governorship candidate in Ogun State, said the title was particularly meaningful because of his family’s longstanding ties to Abeokuta.
“This is not just a title; it is a call to service. Together, we will continue to support the growth and development of our people and contribute positively to the progress of Owu Kingdom,” Adebutu said.
He pledged to use the position to support development beyond Owu Kingdom, extending his commitment to Egba and Ogun State more broadly.
“We will use this title to bring development, not only to Owu Kingdom, but also to Egba and Ogun State at large,” Adebutu said, describing the honour as a responsibility to justify the confidence placed in him.
Oba Matemilola also urged the newly installed Gbademu and Yeye Gbademu to work towards the development of Owu Kingdom and Ogun State. The monarch presented certificates to the couple during the ceremony.
The installation attracted traditional rulers, political figures, family members and other prominent guests.
Among those associated with the ceremony was former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun, who was represented by his wife, Funso Amosun.
The new title adds another traditional distinction to Adebutu’s public profile as he prepares for the 2027 Ogun governorship contest.
His political career has included representing Remo North, Sagamu and Ikenne federal constituency in the House of Representatives and serving as the PDP’s governorship candidate in the 2023 Ogun election.
For the Owu traditional institution, the conferment also reflects its continuing practice of recognising individuals considered to have contributed to community development and public service.
The Owu Kingdom’s official records identify Oba Saka Adelola Matemilola as the current Olowu of Owu Kingdom and the 14th monarch of the kingdom in Abeokuta.
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Daniel’s congratulatory message therefore comes at a significant moment for Adebutu, combining a traditional honour with renewed political activity ahead of the 2027 election.
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Dauda Lawal swears in five permanent secretaries in Zamfara, urging them to follow public service rules, financial regulations and relevant laws
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has sworn in five new permanent secretaries, urging them to comply with Public Service Rules, financial regulations and other relevant laws in the discharge of their duties.
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The swearing-in ceremony took place on Thursday at the Grand Chamber of the Government House in Gusau, the state capital.
The newly appointed permanent secretaries are Ahmad S. Zamfara, Nasiru Halilu Anka, Mu’azu Jibril Guraguri, Adamu Abdullahi Kanoma and Sani Muhammad Shinkafi.
The Chief Judge of Zamfara State, Justice Kulu Aliyu, administered the oath of office to the appointees, who pledged allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria in accordance with the Constitution and the law.
Speaking at the ceremony, Lawal congratulated the new permanent secretaries, describing their appointments as recognition of their experience, abilities and readiness to take on greater responsibilities.
He said their roles extended beyond personal career advancement, noting that their decisions and conduct would influence government performance and the welfare of residents.
“The Permanent Secretary is central to Government, providing administrative leadership, institutional continuity, and policy advice while implementing approved programs,” the governor said.
He added that permanent secretaries were responsible for maintaining discipline, coordinating their establishments and ensuring that public resources were used for their intended purposes.
Lawal said his administration remained committed to strengthening government institutions and improving public administration to support Zamfara’s development priorities.
He noted that the civil service played a critical role in translating government decisions into practical results, particularly in the delivery of essential services.
The governor urged the new appointees to align their work with his administration’s priorities through proper planning, realistic implementation strategies, effective supervision and continuous assessment of results.
He also called on them to maintain constructive and professional relationships with commissioners and other political officeholders.
According to Lawal, political leaders are responsible for setting policy, while career civil servants provide the institutional knowledge, technical advice and administrative capacity needed to implement it.
He stressed that mutual respect and cooperation between political officeholders and career civil servants were essential to effective governance.
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The governor urged the permanent secretaries to uphold discipline and professionalism while ensuring that their departments supported the administration’s development agenda and served the needs of the people of Zamfara.
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