The Iyaloja General of Oyo State and Southwest Coordinator, Market Traders Association of Nigeria MATAN, Princess Folashade Azeezat Abeo NURUDEEN has been announced as the Aare’birin Iyaniwura Oodua Agbaiye by the Yoruba Council Worldwide (Igbimo Apapo Yoruba Lagbaye) at a Post Election Yoruba Summit in Ibadan.
In her speech when addressing the newsmen immediately after the pronouncement was made by the Global President of the Yoruba Council Worldwide, Aare (Oba) Barr. Oladotun Hassan, Abeo Oosa as she’s fondly called by her admirer and supporters say’s: I’m eternally grateful to have received the title of Aare’birin Iyaniwura Oodua Agbaiye🙏🏽 I will always and forever uphold and fulfill my responsibilities.
My role as Aare’birin Oodua will benefit Yorubaland. It is an additional responsibility to spread our culture, tradition and lifestyle to all parts of Nigeria and in the Diaspora”
According to her, As a Royal Princess of Oyo Kingdom, ”I have always been close to the traditional institution and I am glad to state that I have learnt more than enough to last me for a lifetime. I am well versed in Yoruba heritage and that’s helped me to grow into this present role.
“This role came as a surprise. I was humbled by the gesture by the leadership of the Yoruba Council Worldwide and I will do everything to justify my appointment. I will be using this platform to create awareness about our culture, help women grow economically and inspire our girl-child, ladies and teaming Youths to reach their full potentials.
It will be recalled that Oyo born Princess Folashade Abeo was awarded as Iyaniwura Oodua Agbaiye at the 5th World Omoluabi Festival EKOFEST’23 held in National Arts Theater Iganmu Lagos on 1st May.
Princess Folashade Azeezat Abeo was ccompanied by her supporters and well-wishers from the state market Leaders.
