Thursday, 26 April 2012

OBA ALARA OF ARA-EKITI CELEBRATES 10TH YEAR ON THE THRONE IN EKITI STATE


OBA ALARA OF ARA-EKITI CELEBRATES 10THYEAR ON THE THRONE IN EKITI STATE
By yemi olakitan
Arrangements have been completed for the official presentation of the staff of office for His Royal majesty, Oba Emmanuel Folorunsho Adedara, JP Okinna 11. Alara of Ara Ekiti, Ijero Local Government Area of Ekiti state. According to the Royal Family, the event will also mark the 10th year anniversary of Oba Adedara on the throne.  The 10th year anniversary and coronation ceremonies will take place at CAC Ifesowopo District, Headquarters of Ara Ekiti, Ijero Local Government Area. It will also be week- long activities, starting with environmental sanitation by the Ara Ekiti youths. The Iwuye ceremony and coming together of all the title chiefs of the community will hold on the second day. The unique gathering will be used by the Oba to feast and pray for the town as well as his subjects. Youth empowerment and career talk will hold on the day three with the youths engaging themselves in sporting activities on the fourth day.
The fifth day, which is the grand finale will witness personalities from far and near. His Royal Majesty, Oba Emmanuel Adedara will be presented his official staff of office by the government and people of Ekiti State.
There are various plans in place by the Oba-in-council to make the event memorable in the annals of history of the Ara-Ekiti as there will be colour, glamour and entertainment at the reception planned to hold at Ara Comprehensive High School Playground, Awo Road, Ara Ekiti, Ijero Local Government.
The special Guests of Honour include, His excellency, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the governor of Ekiti state while the Royal fathers of the day shall be His Royal Highness, Oba Joseph Adewole, OFR (JP), The Owa Ajero of Ijero Kingdom, His Roya Highness Oba Fatai Irawo Adisa, Oba of Odi Olowo Mushin, Lagos and His Royal Highness, Oba Gbadebo Adedeji Owa Ooye Okemisi, the chairman, Ekiti State Council of Obas.
The Mothers of the day include, Olori Adejugbe Bosede, the Yeye Sorun of Ado Ekiti. The Chief Host is Honourable Abiodun Omoleye, Chairman Ijero Local Government.
His Royal Majesty, Oba Emmanuel Folorunsho Adedara JP Okina 11. The Alara of Ara Ekiti Ijero Local Government Area of Ekti state, Ijero Local Government Area of Ekiti state was born in May 21st 1960 to the royal family of Adedara Gabriel and Olori Alice Dada of Ara Ekiti.
He was a student at the Emmanuel Anglican Primary School, Ado Ekiti and the Moba Grammar School, Otun Ekiti in 1978 and Ilogbo High School where he obtained his West African School Leaving Certificate.
Oba Adedara academic Career was briefly truncated when he lost his father in 1983.
Oba Adedara worked for sometime in other to source for money to finance his educational pursuit.
Coming to Lagos, Oba Adedara worked with Doyin investment company, Alaba Orile, Lagos and after some years, he proceeded to Oyebanji College of Building Technology, Coker village, Lagos where he obtained his Ordinary National Diploma in Architectural Design in 1988.
 Due to his thirst for knowledge, Oba Emmanuel Adedara proceeded to courdeur school of Culture and Hotel Management where he also obtained my Higher National Diploma in Hotel Management in 1992. Working with Eko Le’meridien Hotel and suites as head of department, beverages department, Oba Adedara has gained a lot of knowledge on how to relate with people in a complex situation.

 Oba Emmanuel Folorunsho Adedara, JP has been on the throne as the Alara of Ara-Ekiti for ten years.

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