The Olomu of Omu-Aran, Oba Abdulraheem Adeoti, has re-emphasized the need for unity and peaceful co-existence among indigenes and non-indigenes, especially Fulani herdsmen in his domain.
Oba Adeoti made the plea during his visit to some Fulani/Bororo settlements in Ale Oisa River, Orugbo and Awi areas of Omu-Aran, on Saturday.
The monarch, who traced the history of Fulani settlements in the town to over 100 years, said they remained an integral parts of the community.
Oba Adeoti said that it was in recognition of their importance that his predecessor, the late Olomu Charles Ibitoye and the Olomu-in-Council installed the heads of Fulani and Bororo communities in the town about ten years ago.
He said that the community believed that the task of socio-economic development of any community resided with both the indigenes and non-indigenes.
Oba Adeoti attributed the rapid growth of Omu-Aran as a major urban centre to the well acknowledged hospitality nature of his chiefs and subjects and assured that their doors remained wide opened to settlers and investors.
The Olomu, who was accompanied by the Eesa and Eruuku Omu of Omu-Aran, Chief Jide Adebayo and Chief Saadu Owolewa respectively, urged the herdsmen to embrace the nomadic school programme of the state and federal government for them to be literate.
“With such development in the education sector, the occasionally friction between farmers and herdsmen will be minimized,” he said.
Welcoming the Olomu at Awi, the Head of the Bororos, Alhaji Muhammadu Dandare, thanked the monarch for the visit and pledged their continued support for all developmental projects of the community.
Danbare, who said that many of his subjects were born in the town more than 50 years ago, said that they know no other home.
He assured that they will continue to promote peaceful co-existence among them and their farmer-neighbours.
