A former staff of Nigerian Tribune newspaper, Prince Adesoji was on Thursday pronounced the new Alagbeda of Agbeda Ijesa in Osun state.

Adeniyi who was installed as Alagbeda by Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, appreciated Oba Aromolaran for sparing his time to perform the installation ceremony and prayed to God to fortify him the more with divine strength and make him be long on the throne of his forefathers.

He, however, promised to serve his subjects wholeheartedly and do his best to make the town more virile.

According to him, ” my experience in journalism and connection would enable me to impact positively on the people of Agbeda and contribute to the development of Ijesaland.

“I’m happy to become the first Alagbeda of Agbeda Ijesa. I appreciate the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Dr. Adekunle Aromolaran, for counting me worthy of ascending the throne.

“I see this as a call to service. I’m ready to use my connection to bring development to my domain and the entire Ijesaland,” Alagbeda said.

The occasion was graced by members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun council, led by the chairman, Wasiu Ajadosu, and B-Zone secretary of the union, Rasaq Alege while other well-wishers were also in attendance.