𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞: 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐧 𝐎𝐤𝐞-𝐈𝐥𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲
As the Orangun of Oke-Ila , Oba Adedokun Abolarin (Abolarin Aroyinkun I) approaches two decades on the throne, his reign offers an opportunity to reflect on a remarkable journey of traditional leadership, service, compassion and community transformation. Twenty years on the throne is not simply a celebration of longevity; it is an opportunity to examine the values that have shaped the reign and the lives that have been touched by it. Among the most compelling dimensions of the Orangun's leadership is his passion for young people and his conviction that the future of any society is inseparable from the opportunities it creates for its children. Prior to his ascension on the throne on December 8, 2006 Orangun found one of its most meaningful expressions in education and the empowerment of young people , particularly children from disadvantaged backgrounds. His commitment to the indigent students of Abolarin College represents a powerful example of how traditional leadership can mo...