The Chairperson of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Lagos State Chapter, Chief Mrs. Funmilayo Sessi-Akisanmi, and her husband, High Chief Akindele Oladiran Akisanmi, CEO of Surprise Radio United Kingdom, were honored with prestigious chieftaincy titles by His Royal Majesty Oba Dr. Alayeluwa Adedapo Adewale Tejuoso, the Osile of Oke Ona Egbaland. The vibrant ceremony took place on May 20, 2024, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, marking the 35th anniversary of Oba Dr. Adedapo Tejuoso’s reign.

The event, attended by distinguished guests from various locations, saw Chief Mrs. Funmilayo Sessi-Akisanmi conferred with the title of Erelu Jaguna Oke Ona Egba, while her husband, High Chief Akindele Oladiran Akisanmi, received the title of Jaguna Oke Ona Egba. Oba Dr. Adedapo Tejuoso emphasized the exceptional character of the recipients and urged them to embody the values of the Oke Ona Egba kingdom.
Prominent figures such as Nigeria’s former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, HRM Oba Saka Matemilola, Senator Lanre Tejuoso, and Alhaji Adebayo Ayafiolorun from Atlanta, Georgia, USA, graced the occasion. Representatives from various organizations and groups, including the Nigeria Labour Congress, Egbe Bobakeye Okunrin Akile of Ijebuland, and Egbe Akoni Egba, were also in attendance.

Chief Mrs. Funmilayo Sessi-Akisanmi and High Chief Akindele Oladiran Akisanmi expressed their gratitude for the bestowed titles, viewing them as a call to serve humanity and their community. The celebratory reception, held at the DLK Event Center on MKO Abiola Way, Abeokuta, featured a delightful array of food and beverages, accompanied by captivating music from Quintessential Sunny Melody from the United Kingdom.
Congratulations to the new Jaguna and Erelu Jaguna of Oke Ona Egba!