Love or loathe him, His Royal Majesty, Oba Fredrick Enitiolorunda Obateru Akinrutan, the Olugbo of Ugbo remains one of the most blessed King In Nigeria with his wealth of knowledge and native intelligence.
The richest monarch in Nigeria and second richest in Africa, as rated by Forbes is regarded one of the most controversial king in South-west Nigeria in recent times. Away from his quantum of controversy, he is widely loved and adored by his people for his sheer generosity and concern for their development and wellbeing.
In commemoration of his 10th coronation anniversary, the ancient town of Ugbo will come alive on the 7th of November, as the anniversary kick-starts with a free medical outreach across Ugbo land. Mammoth crowd is expected to benefit from the free eye test, blood pressure and blood sugar test etc.
On Friday the 8th of November, marks the “Oghonne Cultural Day”, a cultural parade to mark the rich and colourful culture of the Ugbo people. They would showcase to the world their costumes and apparels, folksongs, native food, native dance among other cultural display. The special cultural parade will feature the best of Community and Secondary School cultural troops in Ugbo.
Saturday 9th of November, marks the grand finale of the coronation anniversary celebration. The king will play host to top dignitaries, Government functionaries, captains of industries and other illustrious sons of the soil at the Osangangan Hall, Ode-Ugbo, Ilaje L.G.A, Ondo State, where invited guests would be treated lavishly to the best of local and continental dishes, accompanied with an array of costly drinks.
The stylish monarch will leave no stone unturned, as he will also use the opportunity to celebrate his recent appointment as the Chairman Ondo State council of Obas. The King will appear in his full royal robe and crown and will wine and dine with his people, as well as celebrate his peaceful reign as the king of the riverine town.
