Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has actually purchased that all schools in Ijebu-Igbo and its environ need to be closed down on Wednesday over the setup of a brand-new Orimolusi.

DAILY POST reported that Ijebu-Igbo had lacked a traditional ruler for 28 years.

Just recently, the Dapo Abiodun-ked government approved the nomination of Prince Lawrence Jaiyeoba Adebajo as the new Oba of the neighborhood.

As the Oba is to be crowned on Wednesday, Abiodun stated all scholastic activities must be stopped as a mark of honour for the brand-new king.

This, he said, was likewise done to enable students, parents and teachers take part in the event.

A declaration signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Tokunbo Talabi, read: “After 28 years of interregnum, a brand-new Orimolusi of Ijebu-Igbo, His Royal Highness, Oba Lawrence Jaiyeoba Adebajo, will be crowned on Wednesday, 23rd February, 2022 at Ijebu-Igbo.

“An occasion of this magnitude would draw sons, children, and undoubtedly guests and well-wishers to the ancient town of Ijebu-Igbo.

“Therefore, as a mark of honour for the brand-new emperor and to guarantee a memorable occasion, the Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR, has actually directed that all schools in Ijebu-Igbo and its environ need to not open on Wednesday, 23rd February, 2022.

“This is to offer space for the parents, instructors and indeed students to partake in the epochal occasion.”

Talabi advised the people of Ijebu-Igbo to work together with law enforcement representatives along with traffic controllers during the event.