The Ekiti State government has approved the appointment of veteran journalist and broadcaster, Stephen Adegboyega Alabi as the new Olosi of Osi Ekiti in Ido Osi Local Government Area of the State.
The commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun in a statement said the approval was given during the State Executive Meeting held on Monday and presided over by governor Biodun Oyebanji.
Alabi was earlier confirmed by the kingmakers of the community as the new monarch in line with the traditional rites.
The statement reads, ” The provision of the Chiefs Law (2012) was strictly adhered to in the selection of Barrister Stephen Adegboyega Alabi from the Arubiojo Ruling House as the Olosi of Osi Ekiti.
” The traditional stool became vacant on 5th August, 2021 following the demise of Oba Adewole Agunbiade from the Akombo ruling House.
” An accomplished broadcaster, veteran journalist, Public Relations Consultant and legal Practitioner, Prince Alabi holds LL.B from the Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, BL from the Nigeria Law School, Abuja and LL.M from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife.
” He also holds a National Diploma (OND) from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism.”
