President Bola Tinubu heartily celebrates the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, on the special occasion of his 90th birthday.
The
President expresses joy that Kabiyesi has attained this milestone age, yet
continues to discharge his duties as the ruler of the entire Ijebuland without
let.
President Tinubu affirms that Oba Adetona is not just another traditional ruler in Yorubaland and Nigeria, but a preeminent royal father who has brought honour, integrity, dignity, courage, and impeccable strength of character to the throne over the last 60 years.
"I have
always enjoyed the trust, friendship, and confidence of Kabiyesi Awujale
Ogbagba ll in the course of my political journey, through the struggles of our
fight for the return of democratic governance in our country and beyond my
tenure as Governor of Lagos State. Throughout these epochs in my political
odyssey, Oba Adetona has remained a pillar of strength and support.
"In
matters of fighting for justice, fairness, equity, and a more just society
where every part of our country can progress and our people live peacefully and
in harmony with each other, Kabiyesi has been a dependable ally," the
President says.
Extolling
the inimitable contributions of the revered monarch to nation-building,
President Tinubu emphasizes that Kabiyesi fought for and invested in democracy
and good governance, and went as far as endowing a chair in that discipline at
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, in Ogun State, where he built a School
of Post-Graduate and Research Studies in Governance.
As Kabiyesi,
who has lived and served well, joins the prestigious club of nonagenarians, the
President wishes him more years in good health on the throne of his forebears.
Chief Ajuri
Ngelale
Special
Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
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