It will be a new dawn for the people of Iffe-Ijumu as they gather together to witness and celebrate the coronation of a new paramount ruler, His Royal Highness, Oba Moses Kolawole Jemilo the new Obajemu of Iffe-community this very unique Saturday, the 30th day of November, 2024.
The coronation is coming after over one decade of waiting due to some intrigues that accompanied the selection of a new king for the community after the demise of the former monarch, Late Oba Folorunsho Asubiojo. Thank God, the community has successfully surmounted the courage and applied patient to get all issues resolved, hence the official coronation as the Obajemu of Iffe is to be witnessed this very weekend. The event is holding at the playground of Iffe Commercial Secondary School, Iffe under the chairmanship of Air Commodore Adekunle Obayemi (Rtd.)
Other guests expected to grace the occasion include the chairman of Ijumu Local Government Area, Hon. Ibrahim Haruna, the Chairman Ijumu Traditional Council His Royal Majesty, Oba Williams Olusegun Ayeni, the Olujumu of Ijumu, other traditional leaders, community leaders, religious leaders among others.
This event will provide that unique opportunity for the community to showcase her rich hospitality and traditional dances to the admiration of invited guests.
Oba Jemilo, was born in Iffe in the early part of 1970s to Late Mr. and Mrs David Omotunde Jemilo. He had his primary and secondary school education in Iffe before proceeding to Federal Polytechnic Nassarawa. He worked in several places within and outside Kogi State.
Oba Alayeluwa Jemilo is very agile, cold headed and calculative. He has strong passion for the development of his community.
Iffe is a busy community, located along Kabba-Omuo road. The people are hospitable, industrious, progressive, supportive and committed to community self help development. It is a place known for it education prowess having being the first community in Ijumu Arin to have the first standard six as far back as 1948 or thereabout. Most of the development projects presently seen in the town were done through communality with little support from the government. It is a community that is rich in history and tradition.
As the people of the community join hands to celebrate the official coronation of their brand new king, I, Dele Olonilebi personally rejoice with Oba Moses Kolawole Jemilo on this very important occasion. I also pray for him to live long and may he be blessed with Solomonic wisdom to lead our people right. His tenure shall witness peace and progress in Iffe community. Let us walk and work together with new Kabiyesi and his traditional council for the progress of Iffe.