President Muhammad Buhari on Saturday described the one year tenure of the Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi (Ojaja II) as a milestone worthy of celebration.
Speaking through the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Kayode Fayemi at the grand finale of a week-long celebration of the coronation of Oba Ogunwusi, President Buhari described the Ooni as a ‘wound-healer’ and a progressively-ordained personality.His words: “Ooni has healed the wound in Yoruba land by bringing together everybody. We know that a lot has gone into this. It is not a matter of age but the fact that you are blessed to do so.
“We hope that in your many years on the throne, we will witness more advancement of the entire Yoruba land, Nigeria and everywhere we have Yorubas.
“Many are celebrating you in cub, Brazil and all over places where you have your children around. We appreciate your contribution to our development.”
In their good will messages, Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko, Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun urged Oba Ogunwusi to continue in his good works.
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