Posted on: 06:40 Mon, 01 Feb 2016



All is set now at Ijebu Ode as dignitaries from
every parts of the country are already in town
for President Muhammed Buhari.
The President arrived in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State,
on Monday evening.

The advance team led by the minister for
information and culture, Alhaji Lai Muhammed
and Dr. Kayode Fayemi minister of solid
minerals are already in town.
Security around the Awujale palace, Etitale,
Ijebu ode has been beefed up as the two gates
leading to the palace have been closed up.

Thorough screening are been carried out on all
those are allowed to enter the palace while lists
of invitees including the press men are with the
presidential team.

Among the dignitaries already at the palace
include two former governors; Aremo Olusegun
Osoba and his wife, Derin and Otunba Gbenga
Daniel.

The three senators representing the state;Lanre
Tejuoso, Gbolahan Dada and Buruj Kashamu.

Others are captains of industry like; Mike
Adenuga,Otunba Subomi Balogun, Oba
Otudeko,Ladi Balogun,Chief Razaq Okoya
Also in attendance are; Olorunnibe Mamora,
Olugbenga Kaka,Lekan Mustapha,Pastor Tunde
Bakare,Revd. Jide Awosedo.

Traditional and religious leaders are also on
ground to welcome him.

Information from the governor’s camp in Lagos
revealed that the President has landed at the
airport and has arrived Ijebu Ode.
All markets, shops within Ijebu Ode has been
closed down as advance team has moved to the
Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium,Ijebu
ode,where the Presidential chopper will land
enroute Awujale palace.

Security personnel from the presidency have
now taken charge to beef up security in the
area.

It was gathered that the President will firstly
come to the palace and have a tete-a-tete with
the Awujale and Paramount ruler of
Ijebuland,Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona.
The president will later commission some
projects within Ijebu ode town.