The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, as part of efforts to deepen the trust between the palace and the people, has launched a magazine, with the title ‘Palace Diary.’
The public presentation of the magazine was part of the activities for the coronation
The magazine, according to the monarch, would be the official news journal that would report and disseminate information from the palace to the public.
Speaking at the event, the chief launcher of the magazine, who is also the Oloro of Oro Kingdom in Kwara State, Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyatoye, described the palace as a sacred place and information coming out of the palace needs not to be distorted.
Oyatoye stated further that the magazine would be published from the palace, providing up-to-date information about all the happenings in the palace.
“I am delighted to be part of this lofty idea. It is a new dawn in Oyo and the Ikubabayeye is leaving no stone unturned.
“The launch of the magazine is a big opportunity for the public to know a little about what is going on in the palace, and it will bridge the gap between the palace and the people.
“This is another milestone from Alaafin and this will further strengthen the trust between Kabiyesi and the people of Oyo and Yorubaland in particular.
The magazine, according to the palace, is part of the initiative of Oba Owoade I and it would also enhance the relationship between the palace and the public, especially the people of Oyo town.
