AWUJALE 80TH BIRTHDAY CLIMAXED IN STYLE
L-R: The Chairman, First City Group, Otunba Subomi Balogun,
Executive Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun and
the Awujale
of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona
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It was a gathering of crème
de la crème from both the political and economic terrain of Nigeria when
Ogbagba II, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebu Land in the person of Oba
Dr. Sikiru Adetona commemorated his 80th birthday over the weekend.
The week long activity making the
birthday of the Oba climaxed in an aesthetic ambiance with a grand luncheon at
the Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijedu-Ode.
Among eminent Nigerians at the
event were President Goodluck Jonathan ably represented by his Chief of Staff,
General Oladeinde Arogbofa (rtd), former head of state, General Mohammedu
Buhari, Former Governor of Lagos state and National Leader of All progressive
Congress (APC), Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Alinko Dangote, Chairman of
Globacom and Chief Mike Adenuga.
President Jonathan’s
representative eulogized the monarch for his wisdom in steering the affairs of
Ijebu people for the past 54 years. “It is very obvios that the the wealth of
wisdom of Oba Sikiru Adetona has attracted the quality of people that have come
to celebrate with the Kabiyesi on this remarkable occasion of 80th
birthday”, he enthused.
In his words, Governor Ibukunle
Amosun described the Oba as a father who
uses his wisdom to assist the government of the state. “Kabiyesi loves his
people immensely by using his wealth of wisdom and experience to guide his
people”.
In recognition of the Oba
Adetona’ contribution to the success of the government, Governor Amosun named
the first flyover bridge in Ijebuland after the monarch.
The celebrant expressed gratitude
to Allah who has been on his side and also reaffirmed his stand on the truth in
all matters of the state, the entire
nation and beyond.
High point of the occasion was the cutting of the historic cake by the Oba, assisted by this immediate family and
all royal fathers present. His age group who are also monarchs in various
communities in the state rendered a special anthem to felicitate with Oba
Sikiru Adetona.
Other eminent personalities
included: Alafin of Oyo, Oba of Lagos, Obi of Onitsha, Former Governor Otunba
Gbenga Daniel, former Governor Dr.
Olusegun Osoba, Alake of Egbaland, the Olowu of Ogun state, former Governor of
old Oyo State, Dr. Omololu Olunloyo and Governor
of Bayelsa state, Seriako Dickson.
Also in attendance were; Chairmanl of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),
Mallam Adamu Mu’azu; the Osile of Oke-Ona, former Minister of FCT, Mallam Nasir
El-Rufai; Oba Adedapo Tejuoso; the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Safiriyu Oyefusi;
Pastor Tunde Bakare and Chairman, First
City monument Bank (FCMB), Otunba Subomi Balogun.
Outside the high profile
Nigerians who graced the occasion, some expatriates also converged in the
ancient city of Ijebu land to reverence the Oba.
The event was a great platform
for meet and greet with dignitaries as everyone went back to their various
destination on high.
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