16/07/2026
Itire Youth Community Empowerment Initiative Appoints HRM Oba Tajudeen Ishola Odubiyi as Royal Grand Patron
Itire, Mushin LGA, Lagos State | 16 July 2026
The Itire Youth Community Empowerment Initiative (IYCEI) has formally conferred the distinguished title of Royal Grand Patron on His Royal Majesty, Oba Tajudeen Ishola Odubiyi, the Onitire of Itireland, in recognition of his outstanding leadership, unwavering commitment to peace, and steadfast support for youth development and community transformation.
The investiture ceremony took place this evening at the Palace of the Onitire of Itireland, where the official Letter of Appointment and Certificate of Appointment were presented to the monarch during a special gathering attended by traditional leaders, security agencies and community stakeholders.
In a symbolic demonstration of the strong partnership between traditional institutions and law enforcement, the Certificate of Appointment was presented to His Royal Majesty by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Itire Police Division, in the presence of the palace cabinet chiefs, executives of the King Ogunremi Foundation (KOF), the Chief Security Officer (CSO) to the Onitire, and members of the Itire Youth Community Empowerment Initiativet.
The appointment recognises the pivotal role played by the monarch in fostering unity, peace and sustainable development within Itireland. Under his leadership, the palace has provided invaluable support to community-based initiatives, including the successful delivery of the Drug Abuse Awareness Campaign (DAAC ITIRE 2026), which brought together government agencies,
traditional institutions, academic partners, faith leaders and residents to address drug abuse among young people through prevention, education and empowerment.
Speaking on the telephone, King Ogunremi, President of the Itire Youth Community Empowerment Initiative and founder of the King Ogunremi Foundation, described the appointment as a historic milestone.
"His Royal Majesty has consistently demonstrated visionary leadership and an unwavering commitment to the progress of Itireland. His support for youth development, peace-building and community empowerment has inspired many initiatives that are transforming lives. We are honoured to appoint him as the Royal Grand Patron of Itire Youth Community Empowerment Initiative (IYCEI) and look forward to his continued guidance as we build a stronger future for our community."
In his role as Royal Grand Patron, His Royal Majesty will serve as the principal traditional adviser and ambassador of the Initiative, providing strategic guidance, promoting collaboration with stakeholders, supporting youth-focused programmes and championing initiatives that preserve the cultural heritage and advance the social and economic development of Itireland.
The Itire Youth Community Empowerment Initiative expressed its profound appreciation to the Itire Police Division, the palace cabinet chiefs, the King Ogunremi Foundation and all stakeholders whose presence underscored the shared commitment to peace, security and community development.
The appointment marks another important step in strengthening partnerships between traditional institutions, government agencies, civil society organisations and local communities as Itire Youth Community Empowerment Initiative (IYCE0I continues to implement programmes focused on youth leadership, education, public health, sports development and sustainable community transformation.
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