Former LASU VC, Obafunwa, installed as Balogun of Ilara Kingdom

Published on August 17, 2025 at 08:59 AM
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A former Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, LASU, Prof. John Obafunwa, has been installed as the Balogun of Ilara Kingdom in Epe, Lagos State.

The conferment ceremony, which took place on Saturday at the palace of Oba Olufolarin Ogunsanwo in Eredo-Epe, also saw several other distinguished Nigerians receive traditional titles. Among them were Prof. Kemi Pinheiro and Ambassador Oluwatoyin Lawal.

Speaking at the event, Oba Ogunsanwo explained that the honours were aimed at drawing accomplished indigenes and friends of the community closer to the throne to support the advancement of Ilara Kingdom. He praised the new titleholders and urged them to remain committed to service and community development.

In his response, Obafunwa, who currently serves as the Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, expressed deep appreciation to the monarch and the people of Ilara. He pledged to leverage his experience in leadership and academia to promote growth, development, and youth empowerment in the kingdom.

He also described the Balogun title as a symbol of courage, leadership, and responsibility, noting that he would dedicate his new role to strengthening communal values and driving initiatives that uplift the people.

The colourful event drew a large gathering of dignitaries, including academics, traditional leaders, politicians, and business executives.

Other notable personalities who received chieftaincy titles at the ceremony included Jelili Olayemi, Abiodun Lawal, Dr. Olanrewaju Obasa, Chief Akinyele Oladeji, Toyin Oladeji, Rotimi Edu, and Olayemi Edu.

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