29th January, 2024
An influential member of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Otunba Adedeji Bushura-Alebiosu has been elevated as chairman, Council of Otunbas by the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, following the demise of Otunba Wahab Osinusi.
Bushura-Alebiosu, popularly known as Bush of Africa, who is also the Otunba Gbelegbuwa of Ijebu land was chosen to fill the vacant position following the demise of Osinusi who died in September 2023.
The Council of Otunbas of Ijebuland is an assemblage of prominent and influential Otunbas in Ijebuland, a region in Ogun State, Nigeria.
The council is involved in the promotion of cultural, social, and economic development of Ijebuland and its people.
The revered monarch while speaking on the selection of the new chairman said the choice of Alebiosu is a testament of his exceptional leadership prowess, integrity and his uncommon contributions to the socio- cultural and political development of Ijebu land.
Adetona described Bushura-Alebiosu as an accomplished son of Ijebuland who has distinguished himself and possesed profound capacity to effectively lead the influential Council of Otunbas to a higher pedestal.
The Awujale, however, admonished the new Chairman to ensure that the collective values, ideals and goals of the council were strictly upheld towards the overall upliftment of the people of Ijebu and the society at large.
Bushura-Alebiosu expressed deep sense of responsibility and immense gratitude to the Awujale for finding him worthy of being elevated as the council’s chairman, comprising Otunbas.
He pledged his firm commitment to lead the council with renewed vigour and carry all members along in the discharge of the shared responsibilities of promoting values and tradition of Ijebuland.