EBURU FELICITATES WITH ALAAFIN OVER 50TH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY
A prominent traditional ruler in Osun State, the Eburu of Iba, Oba (Prof) Adekunle Adeogun Okunoye Oyedeji 11 has felicitated with the Alafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi who clocks 50 years on the throne of his forebears.
The Monarch stated this in a Press Statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Gbolagunte Bamigbola, and which was made available to Nigerian Platform in Osogbo, on Thursday.
Oba Okunoye described the Alafin of Oyo as a symbol of peace and unity in Yoruba land, saying that his steadfastness and love for others have contributed imensely to the growth and development recorded in Yoruba land since his ascension to the throne.
He noted that the 50 years reign of Oba Adeyemi have been significant with remarkable developments in Oyo kingdom and Yoruba nation at large.
Oba Okunoye who is an educationist of international repute described the Alafin as a symbol of tradition, norms and values of the Yoruba race.
He said the love Alafin has for all Yoruba towns and their monarchs contributed to love among royal fathers in Yoruba land, adding that his emergence as the patron of Network of Kings in Osun country side has brought significant development to the organization.
Also, Oba Okunoye said the Alafin of Oyo, being the Chairman, Board of Visitors, Centre for Rural Affairs and Community Development (CERACODE) where he (Eburu) serves as the chairman, Board of Trustees, has helped in the development of many communities through his lofty ideas.
The Eburu of Iba also hailed the acumen and high sense of history of the Alafin of Oyo, saying that his knowledge of history is second to none.
The monarch therefore called on the Alafin to continue to serve the Yoruba nation and Nigera at large through his wisdom and experience, even as he prayed to God to grant the Alafin good health and long life.
He also prayed for peace and tranquility in Oyo kingdom where the Alafin presides as the by traditional head and wish the first class monarch more glorious and eventful years on earth as he continues to serve humanity.
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