Elulu of Mopa, Oba Ibeun Appoints Julius Abel Ontop as Chief Press Secretary, Set up Committees

22nd MAY, 2024.

Following my appointment as the 4th Elulu of Mopa, by Kogi State Government on the 15th May, 2024, and my subsequent coronation by the Mopa Traditional Council on the 17th May, 2024.

In order to embark on my strategic plans towards the development of our community. It’s therefore important to constitute two main committees on probono service that will help in developmental plans and Implementation.

• 1.
  ELULU ADVISORY ASSEMBLY (EAA); This committee is the highest advisory body to the ELULU on policy matters. They are to advice the ELULU on developmental plans for Mopaland, establish specific means and details on how to achieve such plans and policies. They are also to guide the Elulu on how to go about day to day administration of Mopa as a kingdom. Other responsibilities and duties will be as time and space dictates.

MEMBERS ARE:

• i.
  HRH OBA CLARENCE OLAFEMI [THE OBA OF OKEDAGUN AND THE BALOGUN OF MOPA LAND
• ii.
  HIS EXCELLENCY, CHIEF OLA SAMUEL AKANDE. [OLUKULE AND JAGUNMOLU OF MOPA LAND]
• iii.
  HIS EXCELLENCY, ARC. YOMI AWONIYI [THE LISA OF MOPA LAND]
• iv.
  CHIEF BARRISTER SHOLA OJO
• v.
  HRH OBA OLOJO SAUL [THE OTUNNBA OF MOPA LAND]
• vi.
  ENGR. AWOYA KAYODE [FNSE]
• vii.
  DR. TOYIN AKINLADE
• viii.
  ENGR. SHOLA AWE
• ix.
  CHIEF DURO ADEYELE [SAN] [THE OLUMOFIN OF MOPA LAND]
• x.
  PROF. RONKE BELLO [THE ERELU OF MOPALAND]
• xi.
  REV. FOLU SAMSON
• xii.
  HON AKINDELE ROTIMI CHRISTOPHER
• xiii.
  ARCH. ABAYOMI DANIEL

• 2.
  ELULU POLICY AND PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE; This committee will be responsible for the supervision and implementation of policies and projects as planned, discussed and concluded by the Elulu Advisory Assembly. They are also to identify areas that need prompt attention of the Elulu across Mopaland. The committee is to work directly with the Elulu towards achieving his developmental vision for Mopa.

MEMBERS OF EPPIC

• i.
  HON YOMI OLOKE – CHAIRMAN
• ii.
  HON MONDAY ELERE – SECRETARY
• iii.
  MR FEMI OJO SOLOMON- PRO
• iv.
  APOSTLE GODWIN OLORUNJU MICHEAL- MEMBER
• v.
  SHEGUN WILLIAMS- MEMBER
• vi.
  HON. KOREDE FATOBA- MEMBER
• vii.
  MR ALBERT SEYI OMORIBAUN
• viii.
  ELDER JIDE OMOSAIYE

They are to start work immediately.

• 3.
  In the like manner, Mr. Julius Abel (On Top) has been appointed as the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Elulu.

His appointment takes immediate effect.

I believe strongly in your capacities to support me and together, we shall build Mopa of our dreams and restore MOPALAND back on the map of glory.