—describes it as a testament to leadership, cultural dedication
High Chief Promise Lawuru (aka Ozigizaga), MD/CEO of Ozigizaga Security Network, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Seyi Tinubu Esq. son of President Bola Tinubu, on his investiture with the prestigious traditional title of ‘Okanlomo of Yoruba land’ by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade.
The conferment, which took place on Sunday, is a significant cultural honor reflecting Seyi Tinubu’s profound impact on community development, youth empowerment, and the preservation of Yoruba heritage throughout Yoruba land.
In a statement personally signed by Chief Lawuru, he commended the conferment as highly deserved and emblematic of Seyi Tinubu’s unwavering dedication to service and his close affinity with the Yoruba people.
The title ‘Okanlomo,’ which loosely translates to “a beloved son of the land,” is reserved for individuals who have demonstrated exemplary commitment to the welfare and advancement of Yoruba culture and society.
Chief Lawuru emphasized that the conferment is not only a mark of respect but also carries meaningful responsibilities.
These include actively promoting Yoruba culture, serving as an advisor to the Alaafin, and fostering initiatives in education and social welfare, areas where Seyi Tinubu has shown tremendous passion and leadership.
Highlighting Seyi Tinubu’s humility, inclusive leadership style, and dedication to uniting youth across Nigeria, Lawuru praised him as a true inspiration to the nation’s younger generation.
He further noted that by receiving the Okanlomo title, Seyi Tinubu joins an esteemed lineage of Yoruba icons, including the late Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo, whose legacy continues to inspire cultural pride and excellence.
The conferment by Oba Abimbola Owoade serves as a public recognition of Seyi Tinubu’s efforts toward fostering cultural renaissance, building social cohesion, and driving developmental progress in Yoruba land and beyond.
It also underscores the importance of traditional institutions in contemporary Nigerian society as custodians of culture and champions of community advancement.
Chief Lawuru further reiterated his confidence that Seyi Tinubu will honour the responsibilities of his new title with the utmost diligence, dignity, and visionary leadership that befits the Okanlomo of Yoruba land.
