Prince Williams Ayonote has been conferred with the chieftaincy title of Amuludun of Abuja by His Royal Highness, Oba Ramoni Atanda Onibudo 1, the Obanla of Abuja and the Council of Obas in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.
At the epoch-making ceremony, his wife, Mrs. Patience Williams – Ayonote also received a chieftaincy title of Yeye Amuludun of Abuja.
The coronation of Amuludu, which took place over the weekend at Garki 2 in FCT Abuja, at the premises of the Oba’s Palace, witnessed a massive turnout of people and well wishers who had come to share the historic moment with the Obanla, Obas, Williams and his wife.
Speaking to journalists after the conferment ceremony, Obanla of Abuja, noted that the FCT Council of Obas’ decision to honour Prince Williams Ayonote with the chieftaincy title of Amuludun of Abuja and his wife, Yeye Amuludun of Abuja was informed by the humanitarian, selfless and brave acts of Afashio Uzairue born Abuja based philanthropist, which were targeted at making the society better place for all.
Oba Ramoni Atanda Onibudo 1 asserted that the conferment of the chieftaincy title on Prince Williams Ayonote will go a long way to spur him to do better of what he has been doing in the society.
“This chieftaincy title will definitely serves as an encouragement for him to be better in his good deeds and acts with hope that the people of Abuja will also be beneficiaries of his philanthropic traits, which he has always been known for even long before he ventured into charity services” he said.
Royal fathers present at the event include the Obanla of Abuja; Oba Ramoni Atanda Onibudo 1, Oba Apesi Babatunde, HRH, Igwe Friday Ozochi (Eze Udo); the Ozochimere Eze 1 of Pyakassa Kingdom and other prominent Yoruba traditional rulers (Obas) representing the six (6) Area Councils of FCT, were all present at the history making event.
Other dignitaries in attendance were Amb. (Dr.) Samuel Uwaoma; General Overseer -The Heaven Is Real Pentecostal Mission, Abuja, Hon. Tiamiyu Oladimeji, Chief Christopher Ify Agbambu, Engr. (Dr) Adesina Abolade, Chairman Enicosin Group, Anthony Akubo, Engr. Uche Ibekwe among others.
In his reaction to the glowing tributes, the newly installed Amuludun gave praises to God, the Obanla of Abuja, all Obas in FCT, sons and daughters of Yoruba for the honour bestowed on him.
Prince Williams said, “If not for their love, cooperation and supports, all he had achieved would have been a mirage”
He however, expressed optimism that Abuja would witness greater development going by the prevailing peace, monumental changes and life transforming projects that have existed since the installation of Oba Ramoni as the Obanla of Abuja about 40 year ago.
