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SMITH OLAMILEKAN AJIFOWOBAJE DONATES MODERN FURNITURE TO ELEGBORO PALACE

December 14, 2022December 14, 2022 - by Ijebu_Jesa_Admin - Leave a Comment

The Saloro of Ijebu-Jesa in Oriade Local Government Area of Osun State, Saloro Smith Olamilekan Olabisi Olaleye Ajifowobaje has donated 6 pieces of modern leather chairs to the Palace of …

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