Oro Chiefs pay Obeisance to new Oloro of Oro.......Appreciate Governor AbdulRazaq on choice of Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyatoye Titiloye

Since the emergence of His Royal Majesty Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyatoye Titiloye, as the new Oloro of Oro KIngdom,in Irepodun Local government of Kwara state.It has been a deluge of congratulatory messages for the new monarch,and gratitude to the Governor,Abdulrahman AbadulRasaq for the ratification of the appointment.Expectedly,among the early well wishers,paying obeisance to the new king,are the Oro Chiefs.According to the congratulatory message, 'Congratulations on Your Appointment  as Oloro of Oro Kingdom', signed on behalf of the honorable Chiefs of Oro Kingdom,by Otunba Abiodun Ajiboye,the Muwagun of Oro and Executivre Secretary/CEO National Institute for Cultural Orientation,NICO,dated November 1,2024.

The media mogul said the people of Oro are lucky to have such a young,vibrant and exposed son as king, in the 21st century and therefore implored chiefs and indigenes of the town and Local government area to support the new king.  

The letter reads in part “On behalf of all Chiefs, both Traditional, Hereditary and Honourary of Oro Kingdom, I hereby rejoice with all Oro indigenes on the selection and announcement of Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyatoye (Ilufemiloye) as the new Oloro of Oro by the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON)”.

“As we know, Oro is a congregation of a total number of eleven (11) towns called “EKU ORO”. We thank Olodumare, the King of all Kings; the Executive Governor of the State; The Chairman, Irepodun Local Government; the Council of Chiefs and Kingmakers (Afobaje); Coordinator of the selection process; the Olupo of Ajaise Ipo, all the Kabiesies in Irepedun Local Government and Oyun Offa, Ifelodun Local Government Areas of Kwara State”.

The Chiefs who wished the new Oloro of Oro Kingdom, Joel Olaniyi Oyatoye, whose announcement and installation were made on Saturday, October 26, 2024 and Sunday, October 27, 2024 respectively by the Governor of Kwara State, a very successful tenure as Kabiesi, Oloro of Oro, also prayed that Olodumare will grant him the wisdom and good health to transform the Kingdom.

His Royal Highness, Oba Joel Oyatoye, was born on January 27, 1984, to the family of Late Prince Titus Oyatoye Titiloye of the Olufayo Ruling House of Aafin-Oro, Irepodun local government area, Kwara State. He is appointed as 2nd Class Monarch in the Irepodun local government area of Kwara State.

As a member of a royal family, Oba Joel is passionate about Yoruba art and culture. His zeal for promoting his indigenous language, dressing, lifestyle, art, and culture globally began from childhood, inspired by his late father, Prince Titus Oyatoye Titiloye.

The Kwara State-born culture promoter recognizes the urgency of preserving Yoruba heritage, especially at a time its language and culture risk extinction if not promoted.

Notably, Oba Joel has partnered with the Federal Government of Nigeria and several South-West states on cultural initiatives in Canada.