The Orunda of Olorunda, His Royal Highness, Oba Joshua Olusegun Enitan Phillips-Ogunsola, has distributed educational and instructional materials to more than 600 pupils and students in Olorunda community as part of activities marking his 60th birthday celebration.
The empowerment exercise, held at the royal palace in Olorunda, attracted over 600 beneficiaries drawn from primary and secondary schools across the community, as well as traditional chiefs, religious leaders, and other stakeholders.
Oba Ogunsola said his greatest fulfilment was seeing children in his domain grow into responsible and successful adults, adding that his life ambition was to continue investing in the future of the younger generation.
He expressed gratitude to God for attaining the milestone of 60 years, noting that his journey had been one of divine mercy and purposeful impact. The monarch also paid tribute to his late parents, saying their upbringing laid the foundation for his values and commitment to service.
Born in Aragba village in Olorunda, the monarch said he remained committed to community development long before ascending the throne of his forebears, stressing that his reign had only expanded his capacity to serve.
He highlighted several intervention projects facilitated under his leadership, including scholarship support for indigent students, distribution of back-to-school materials, renovation of a borehole at Baptist Primary School, and construction of a new borehole at Olorunda Community High School.
Others, according to him, include the establishment and upgrade of a police post into a divisional police headquarters, the setting up of a Grade A Customary Court, and periodic distribution of palliatives to households during festive seasons.
However, the monarch expressed concern over the persistent electricity outage in the community since February, describing the situation as a major setback to economic activities and a potential threat to security.
He called on relevant authorities to urgently address the power challenge, noting that the blackout had crippled small businesses and affected daily living in the area.
Oba Ogunsola, who is also the President and Founder of the Orunda Educational and Humanitarian Foundation, reiterated his commitment to supporting the less privileged and vulnerable members of society through sustained educational and welfare interventions.
He urged students to remain focused on their studies and avoid social vices such as drug abuse, cultism, and premarital sex, warning that such behaviours could jeopardise their future opportunities and life prospects.
The event was enlivened with cultural displays, including traditional dance, “ewi” recitations, and drama performances by students drawn from various schools in the community.
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