The Ogun State government, on Thursday, commiserated with the chiefs and the entire Gbagura community over the transition onto glory of the Agura of Gbagura, His Royal Majesty, Oba Sabur Babajide Ishola Bakre.
Oba Bakre, the 9th Agura of Gbagura died on Wednesday, 14th June, 2023 at the age of 61.
A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, said, “The state government, with heavy heart, announces the transition of Alayeluwa, Oba Sabur Babajide Ishola Bakre, the 9th Agura of Gbaguraland, on 14th of June, 2023.
“Oba Sabur Bakre was installed at Oke-Ido, Abeokuta on 21st May, 2019 by the state government.
“He was one of the traditional rulers of the five sections of Egbaland and under his jurisdictions are 72 townships.
“His Royal Highness was a highly respected and honoured monarch during his lifetime and his legacies will linger forever in the hearts of the family and the entire people of Gbagura.
“The state government commiserate with the chiefs, the family of the monarch and the entire Gbagura people, both home and abroad on this great loss of the Kabiyesi.”
