Upcoming Event
DEJI OF AKURE AT 10
Oba Aladetoyinbo is the 47th and current Deji of the ancient city of Akure. He ascended the throne of his forebear and made a triumph entry into the ancient palace on 8th July, 2015 having being selected as the unanimous choice of all the Kingmakers, thus, making him the first ever monarch to have been unanimously selected without any dissenting voice.
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10TH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY
On behalf of the Central Planning committee, I humbly seek your sponsorship of the 10th year coronation anniversary programme.
We will like you to indicate any area of interest that goes in line with the corporate social responsibility of your organization or your individual business. Kindly reach out to us via: 08035126296 or mcadeyeye7@gmail.com
Facts about Akure
Akure: a city engraved by rocks
Rock engravings dating back to the Mesolithic period, have been discovered on the outskirts of Akure. Also the oldest Homo sapiens fossil ever found in West Africa thus far was discovered in Akure dating back to around 11,000 years ago. Akure was founded by Omoremilekun Omoluwabi (Asodeboyede Ajapada)
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More Facts About
Akure Kingdom
FOUNDER
Akure was founded by Omoremilekun Omoluwabi (Asodeboyede Ajapada)
ONDO-STATE CAPITAL
Akure became the state capital of Ondo-State in 1976 after the creation of the new state.
OLDEST PALACE IN WESTERN REGION
The Deji’s palace, according to history was built around 1150 AD by the first traditional ruler of Akure Kingdom, Omoremilekun Omoluwabi (Asodeboyede Ajapada) The palace has housed no fewer than 47 kings and it has over 15 courtyards, with each having its unique purpose.
FIRST CHURCH IN AKURE
Christianity came to Akure in 1897 through Rev (later Archdeacon) T.A.J.Ogunbiyi and was accompanied by Mr I.I.Cudjoe. St David's Cathedral Anglican Church is the first church in the history of Akure and it was founded in the year 1897.
FIRST MOSQUE IN AKURE
Islam got to Akure in 1895 through one Alhaji Lawani,an Ilorin man,he established the old mosque at Arakale/Oke Aro junction beside Cash hold filling station.Late Chief Imam AbdulSalaam Alake was the first indigenous Chief Imam of Akure kingdom.
FIRST SECONDARY SCHOOL IN AKURE
St.Thomas Aquinas College, named after a patron saint, St. Thomas of Aquinas (1225 to 1274) was established in January 1951.The College was founded by the Catholic Diocese of Ondo under the leadership of His Lordship, The Most Rev. Thomas Hughes who was able to convince the then Deji of Akure, His Royal Highness, Oba Afunbiowo Adesida to grant him a piece of land for the project.
Sustainability
Would you like to be part of the sponsor of the 10th Coronation Anniversary or place congratulatory advert as well as advertising your products and services?
Kindly contact Mike: +234(0)8035126296, Tope: +234(0)9066759136, Somi: +234(0)8033820989
REQUEST FOR SUPPORT FOR THE 10TH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY
- ACCOUNT NAME: DEJI’S CORONATION COMMITTEE ACCOUNT NUMBER: 2356714415 BANK: UBA PLC
