Badagry Monarch Set to Honour Two Distinguished Media Personalities with Chieftaincy Titles

By Pentho Goldmark Dansu  In a grand gesture celebrating dedication to grassroots journalism and community service, His Royal Majesty, Ahol...

By Pentho Goldmark Dansu 

In a grand gesture celebrating dedication to grassroots journalism and community service, His Royal Majesty, Aholu Agano Toniyon I, the Aholu of Ajara Agamathen Kingdom in Badagry, Lagos State, will mark his 62nd birthday on Tuesday, May 20, by bestowing honorary chieftaincy titles on two outstanding figures in the media.

The honorees are Hon. Solomon Zosu, Executive Director of Badagry Parrot Media House and Senior Special Assistant on Information, Tourism & Special Works to the Executive Chairman of Badagry West LCDA, who will be conferred with the title Gbonugan of Badagry; and Mrs. Pentho Francis, a veteran broadcaster with Radio Nigeria known for her remarkable work in promoting the Ogu language through journalism, who will be conferred with the title Linlingan of Badagry.

Speaking ahead of the event, Aholu Agano Toniyon I commended both individuals for their unwavering service to the Badagry community through the power of media. “Their tireless contributions to grassroots journalism and community development are truly commendable. This recognition is a well-deserved honor for their years of impactful work,” he said.

The chieftaincy conferment ceremony is set to take place at the royal palace in Ajara Agamathen, and will draw royal fathers, government officials, community leaders, and media professionals from across the region.

Beyond marking a personal milestone, the event also highlights the monarch’s deep appreciation for the role of media in preserving cultural heritage and fostering social development — reinforcing his commitment to recognizing excellence in service to the community.