The Ogun State Government, under the leadership of Governor Dapo Abiodun, has officially installed Oba Taiwo Adenaike Ogunbona, Fibigbuwa IV, as the new Alaperu of Iperu, succeeding the late Oba Adenekan Idowu Basibo, who passed away in February 2025.

Governor Abiodun, represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, in Iperu, urged the newly installed monarch to leverage the potential and resources within his jurisdiction. He emphasized the importance of mobilizing the community to fulfill their civic responsibilities, such as paying levies and taxes, to enhance the state's Internally Generated Revenue.

"As a First Class Oba and a Permanent Member of the Ogun State Council of Obas, Oba Ogunbona is encouraged to collaborate with the government by utilizing resources to support the state's agenda. Key priorities include combating land grabbing, providing inclusive leadership, and ensuring a peaceful reign in  Iperu kingdom" he said.

Chairman of Ikenne Local Government, Hon. Jamiu Asimi, in his address reiterated the commitment of the Abiodun administration to strengthening traditional institutions as extensions of government across the State. He congratulated the new Alaperu of Iperu and urged the community to support him for sustained development.

"I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Fibigbuwa Ruling House for producing the new monarch. I encourage the king to harness both human and capital resources within his domain for a progressive kingdom", he added.

In a goodwill message, the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remo land, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, conveyed through the Ebiri of Idena, Oba Lukman Salami extended congratulations to the people of Iperu on the successful ascension to the throne. He advocated for a reign focused on community welfare and unity and an inclusive reign that would carry along those who contested for the exalted throne with him.

The event was attended by Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Dr. Rotimiolu Akinlesi; Odemo of Isara, Oba Peter Ogunbanjo, the entire Remo Traditional Council; as well as chiefs, clerics, and the sons and daughters of the Iperu Kingdom.