The Orijeru of Igbooye Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oba Abdulrasaq Akanni Musa, has outlined his vision for the growth, unity and development of the ancient kingdom.
Epe Insights reports that the traditional ruler spoke on his administration’s priorities and development efforts during an interview, highlighting initiatives focused on improving the welfare and overall wellbeing of his subjects.
Oba Abdulrasaq Akanni Musa used the opportunity to discuss his vision for Igbooye Kingdom and the need for development initiatives that directly respond to the needs of the people.
The monarch stressed that the welfare of residents should remain central to community development.
He noted that traditional institutions have an important responsibility to support initiatives that create an environment where their subjects can live, learn, work and prosper.
According to the monarch, sustainable development requires the involvement of the people and a clear understanding of their needs.
He therefore emphasised the importance of people-oriented leadership in advancing the interests of Igbooye Kingdom.
Youth development featured prominently in the monarch’s discussion.
Oba Abdulrasaq Akanni Musa identified young people as an important part of the kingdom’s future and highlighted the need to provide opportunities that can help them realise their potential.
He pointed to youth empowerment, education and skills development as areas requiring sustained attention.
The monarch explained that empowering young people would enable them to contribute meaningfully to the social and economic development of Igbooye Kingdom.
He also stressed the need to create opportunities that can encourage youths to remain connected to their community while building productive futures.
Beyond youth development, the monarch spoke about the importance of strengthening the relationship between Igbooye and its indigenes living outside the kingdom.
He said efforts were being explored to reconnect sons and daughters of Igbooye in the diaspora with their ancestral home.
According to him, the diaspora community represents an important resource for the development of the kingdom.
He noted that indigenes living outside Igbooye possess knowledge, professional expertise, financial resources and valuable connections that could contribute to community development.
The monarch said stronger engagement with the diaspora could create opportunities for collaboration and investment in projects that would benefit residents.
He also called for greater unity among sons and daughters of Igbooye Kingdom.
Oba Abdulrasaq Akanni Musa emphasised that collective efforts would be necessary to achieve sustainable development across the ancient kingdom.
He urged residents and indigenes to support initiatives that promote unity and advance the common interests of the community.
The monarch noted that development should not be seen as the responsibility of the traditional institution alone.
Rather, he encouraged stakeholders across different sectors to contribute to the growth of Igbooye.
He identified unity, cooperation and shared responsibility as important factors in building a stronger community.
The interview also provided an opportunity to discuss the history and aspirations of Igbooye Kingdom.
Listeners across Epe Division and beyond were able to gain insights into the community’s development priorities directly from its traditional ruler.
The conversation further highlighted some of the opportunities and challenges associated with developing an ancient community while responding to the needs of a younger and increasingly connected population.
The monarch’s emphasis on youth empowerment also underlined the importance of preparing young people to participate actively in the future of the kingdom.
Education and skills development remain important tools for creating opportunities and encouraging young people to contribute to their communities.
The proposed stronger engagement with Igbooye indigenes in the diaspora could also provide another avenue for mobilising resources and expertise.
Diaspora communities can contribute through professional knowledge, mentorship, investment, partnerships and other forms of community support.
For Igbooye, stronger connections between residents at home and indigenes abroad could support the implementation of development initiatives.
The call for unity also reinforces the need for community members to work together irrespective of their location or background.
The monarch maintained that collective participation would be essential to achieving the development aspirations of Igbooye Kingdom.
His comments reflect a broader emphasis on traditional institutions playing a constructive role in community development.
By focusing on welfare, education, youth empowerment, diaspora engagement and unity, the monarch outlined a development approach centred on people and community participation.
The interview further demonstrated the importance of providing platforms where traditional rulers can share their perspectives on issues affecting their communities.
Such conversations can help bring local concerns, aspirations and development priorities to wider audiences.
Epe Insights continues to provide platforms for traditional rulers, community leaders, government officials, professionals, youths and other stakeholders to discuss issues affecting residents.
The platform remains focused on promoting conversations that can contribute to greater understanding, collaboration and development across Epe Division.
For Igbooye Kingdom, the vision outlined by Oba Abdulrasaq Akanni Musa places emphasis on building stronger connections among residents, youths and indigenes in the diaspora.
The monarch’s message ultimately centred on unity, empowerment and collective participation as key elements in advancing the development of Igbooye Kingdom.
