Arrangements have been concluded for the grand chieftaincy coronation ceremony of High Chief Oladele John Nihi as the Oluomo of Aiyegunle Gbede (The Prominent Child of Aiyegunle Gbede).
The event is scheduled to hold on Thursday, October 29, 2026, beginning at 10:00 AM Prompt at the premises of Ansarul Islam Secondary School, Aiyegunle Gbede, located in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
According to official event details, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, will grace the ceremony as the Most Distinguished Guest of Honour.
The royal affairs of the day will be steered by prominent traditional rulers from across Okunland: HRM Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi, Obaro of Kabba and Chairman, Okun Area Traditional Council (Royal Father of the Day); HRM Oba Williams Olusegun Ayeni JP, Olujumu of Ijumu and Vice Chairman, Okun Area Traditional Council (Royal Father of the Day); HRM Oba Dr. Frederick Durojaiye Balogun JP, Olu of Apata (Royal Father of the Day); and HRH Oba Lateef Folorunsho Haruna, Olu of Aiyegunle Gbede (Royal Host)
The event hosts include: Prof. Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam, Managing Director/CEO, Ajaokuta Steel Company Ltd (Host) and Arch. Salman Idris, member representing Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency (Chief Host).
A distinguished lineup of state officials and community leaders expected to attend as Special Guests of Honour includes: Mrs. Folashade Arike Ayoade Ph.D., Secretary to the Government of Kogi State; Commander Jerry Omodara (rtd.), State Security Adviser, Kogi State; Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru, Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning; Engr. Abubakar Bashir Gegu, Commissioner for Solid Minerals; Hon. Yakubu Siyaka Adabenege, Auditor General of Local Government, and Asiwaju Prince Olatunji Olusoji, Founder, PROOF Foundation
The coronation marks a significant milestone in honoring High Chief Oladele John Nihi’s contributions to the development and progress of Aiyegunle Gbede and the broader Okun community. Guests, community members, and dignitaries from across the state and beyond are warmly invited to celebrate this momentous tradition.
