The President of Egbeda-Egga Development Union (EDU), Dr Emmanuel Dare Otitolaiye, and his wife, Mrs. Olufunso Otitolaiye, President of EDU Women Wing and Managing Director of Golden Legacy Hotels and Resorts, will be conferred with Honourary Chieftaincy Titles by the Olu-Adde of Ekinrin-Adde, His Royal Majesty, Oba Anthony Bamigbaye Idowu, ACA, CON.
The conferment will take place on Saturday, 27th June, 2026, at the Baptist High School Field, Ekinrin-Adde, as part of activities marking this year’s Ekinrin-Adde Day Celebration.
According to the Ekinrin-Adde Traditional Council, the honour recognises the couple’s virtues of humility, compassion, and generosity. The Olu-Adde noted their years of selfless service, humanitarian interventions, and dedication to community development.
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Dr Otitolaiye, who leads EDU, has been credited with championing unity, youth empowerment, and developmental projects in Egbeda-Egga and other communities. Mrs. Otitolaiye, as President of EDU Women Wing and head of Golden Legacy Hotels and Resorts, has advanced women’s participation in community affairs, created jobs, and supported local initiatives for the less privileged.
The Egbeda-Egga community expressed appreciation to Oba Idowu and the people of Ekinrin-Adde for the recognition accorded to their son and daughter.
Community leaders described the conferment as more than a personal honour, saying it represents a step toward peaceful coexistence, inter-community goodwill, and collective development between Ekinrin-Adde and Egbeda-Egga.
Speaking on behalf of the community, a former President of Egbeda-Egga Development Union, who is also the Chairman of Egbeda-Egga Day Central Planning Committee (CPC), Comrade (Prince) Mike Olanrewaju said: “We thank His Royal Majesty and the entire people of Ekinrin-Adde for this profound recognition. By celebrating service over status, you have shown the depth of your tradition and commitment to rewarding excellence.” He applauded the conferment of Honourary Chieftaincy Titles on Dr Otitolaiye and his wife, describing the honour as a testament to the peaceful coexistence among the people of both communities.
The event is expected to draw traditional rulers, community leaders, and dignitaries, including sons and daughters of Ekinrin-Adde and Egbeda-Egga from all walks of life.
Written by Joseph Aiyejoto, President, EDU (2016-2022)
