By joshua Ododo To Grace Coronation As Aiyegunle Gbede Honours Hon. John Oladele Nihi As Oluomo of Aiyegunle Gbede.
All roads will lead to Aiyegunle Gbede in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State on October 29, 2026, as Hon. John Oladele Nihi will be coronated as the Oluomo of Aiyegunle Gbede, a revered title that translates to the prominent son of the land.
Hon. Nihi, a respected youth leader, politician and community builder, has extended an open invitation to friends, associates, political stakeholders, traditional leaders and the general public to join the historic celebration.
The coronation ceremony is scheduled to hold at Ansarul Islam Primary School, Aiyegunle Gbede, with activities expected to commence at 10:00am prompt.
According to the organizing committee, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, will serve as the Guest of Honour, alongside other distinguished personalities from within and outside the state.
The title of Oluomo is reserved for illustrious sons whose contributions to community development, youth empowerment and the preservation of cultural values have been outstanding. Hon. Nihi’s nomination, community elders say, is in recognition of his long-standing commitment to the growth of Aiyegunle Gbede and his consistent support for the less privileged.
Family members, friends and well-wishers are expected to converge in large numbers to celebrate a man described by many as a bridge between tradition and modern leadership.