NEW Aare Onibon of Ibadanland Adegboyega Adegoke has said government should involve traditional institutions in governance because of its closeness to the people

Adegoke promised to bring more projects to Ibadan and create more jobs for youths.

He spoke to reporters at the weekend in Ibadan shortly after his promotion from Bada Balogun of Ibadanland to Aare Onibon by the Olubadan, Lekan Balogun.

The chief called for constitutional amendment to accommodate rulers in governance. He noted that security is the backbone of any society, tied to its social, political, economic and cultural growth.

Adegoke is founder of Adegboyega Adegoke Resource Centre (AARC), an NGO, empowering the less privileged and youths.

He initiated projects, such as Solutions 93.9FM, Aweni Garden and Apartments, Aweni Estate, Channel 8 Group of Hotels and more to Ibadan.