Bearing the regal approval and presence of His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Abdulfatah Aremu Oyeyinka Aromire, Oyegbemi II, The Ojora of Ijora Kingdom and Iganmu Lands, I appreciate the honour bestowed upon me by His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, Abisogun II, The Oniru of Iru Land, who conferred my humble self with the recognition of being appointed and installed as the Erelu Bobajiro of Iru Land on 10th June, 2021, during the week long 1st Year Coronation Anniversary Celebration of His Royal Majesty Abisogun II, Oniru of Iru Land.

I congratulate Kabiyesi Oba Omogbolahan Lawal on the first anniversary of his coronation, and all chieftaincy honorees dedicated to the visionary mission to bring meaningful progress and development to Iru Land, supported by the Iru Land Oba-In-Council Cabinet of Chiefs.

I am grateful for the inestimable love and support of my Royal Father, The Ojora of Ijora Kingdom and Iganmu Lands, Kabiyesi, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr) Abdulfatah Aremu Oyeyinka Aromire, Oyegbemi II, His Council of Chiefs, and the good people of the Ijora Kingdom and Iganmu Lands for honoring my homecoming to Ijora Oloye with the highest privilege of Apesin Ceremonial Procession. I equally congratulate His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr) Abdulfatah Aromire, Oyegbemi II, Apasa Kekeniju, on the 27th Anniversary of his purposeful and successful continued reign as The Ojora of Ijora Kingdom and Iganmu Lands.

I am appreciative of the amity, kinship and prayers bestowed towards me by Royal Stools and Royal Families across the length and breadth of Nigeria and beyond, most notably and especially, the gracious presence of Their Royal Majesties, The Amanyanabo Ebitimi Banigo, King of Okpoama Kingdom, Brass, Bayelsa State, his lovely Queen Pelebo Banigo, and their Royal Cabinet. I also appreciate the presence of The Erelu Kuti IV, HRH Princess Abiola Dosunmu, and the attendance of the Ilorin Emirate Princes, personally and as the delegated envoys of His Royal Majesty, The Emir of Ilorin, Mai Martaba, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu Gambari CFR.

I recognize and appreciate the presence and attendance of Their Excellencies, Former Governors, Senator Liyel Imoke of Cross River State, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State, Alhaji Shaba Lafiaji of Kwara State, Chief Olusegun Osoba and Beere ‘Derin Osoba of Ogun State, Alhaji Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo of Gombe State, current and former Distinguished Senators, Honorable Members of the House of Representatives and State House of  Assembly, current and former Honorable Ministers, current and former States Commissioners and Local Government Functionaries, national and states political parties functionaries and members, and the supportive presence of women and youth leaders, groups, cooperatives and associations.

I am forever thankful for the unflinching and loving support and encouragement of my dear husband, His Excellency, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, MBBS, CON, The Waziri Ngeri of Ilorin Emirate,13th President of the Senate and Chair, 8th Session of the National Assembly 2015~2019, together with the blessings of my lovingly respected parents, Their Royal Highnesses, The Otunba Adekunle Ojora OFR, CON, and The Erelu Odu’a Ojuolape Ojora, MON. I appreciate too, the personal visit, recognition and kinship of His Imperial Majesty, Alaiyeluwa, Arole Oodua, Olofin Adimula,The Ooni of Ife, Dr. Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, Ojaja II.

With utmost respect and gratitude, I appreciate the attendance of my personal friends, international development and private sector partners, my immediate and extended family, and the good citizens of both Lagos and Kwara States. who honoured me with the joy and privilege of their distinguished presence at the Traditional Iwuye Ceremony at The Oniru’s Palace, Iru Land, and the Ijora Oloye Homecoming Apesin Procession at The Ojora of Ijora Palace, Ijora Kingdom.

I pray for the light of knowledge, wisdom and peace for all, and journey mercies to our respective homes. Amen.