Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has signed into law a bill regulating Selection, installation and burial rites of traditional rulers in the state.
Signing the Bill at the palace of Awujale of Ijebuland in Ijebu Ode, Governor Abiodun said the step became imperative towards protecting fundamental rights of traditional rulers and giving them the opportunity to be buried according to their religions or beliefs.
Governor Abiodun commended the members of the state House of Assembly for ensuring that the bill went through rigorous exercise as it was subjected to public hearings.
The Governor gave an assurance that his administration would continue to collaborate with traditional rulers for overall development at the grassroots.
In a remark, Speaker of the state house of Assembly, Mr Olakunle Oluomo said the bill passed through the toughest proceedings in the history of the House as it generated a lot of issues from members of the public, adding that the lawmakers had done their bit to ensure that the bill was in consonant with the nation’s constitution.
Also, Awujale of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Adetona, who was the Chairman of Ogun State Council of Obas when the bill was initiated, said it was a great achievement for people as the bill attracted a lot of attention from Christians and Muslims in the state.
Bolanle Adesida
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