The Nigerian Publishers Association, NPA congratulates the new Onijan of Ijan-Ekiti, Oba Lawrence Adebanji Aladesuyi on his ascension to the throne of his forefathers.
In a press release issued by the President of the Nigerian Publishers Association, Chief Uchenna Cyril Anioke, the Association felicitates with the new Onijan of Ijan-Ekiti, stressing that his hardwork, resilience and dedication to duty, as well as the love his people had for him has earned him the top position.
He recalled the new Onijan’s past achievements as a publisher, which earned him the topmost position in the Association’s administration, being a member of the Executive Council, the position he has held for over twenty years. Oba Aladesuyi was also the Chairman of NPA Anti-Piracy Committee for several years when he doggedly dealt with book pirates.
He also recalled the new Onijan’s brilliant contributions to the growth of the Nigerian Publishers Association and his achievements as the Country Manager, Cambridge University Press Ltd.
He further felicitates with him on his approval by the Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi and his eventual coronation on Wednesday, October 5, 2022.
Chief Anioke wishes the new Onijan of Ijan-Ekiti a successful tenure.