SANWO-OLU CONGRATULATES NEW ALAAFIN OF OYO, WISHES HIM SUCCESSFUL REIGN
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Lagos State Governor and Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended his congratulations to the newly appointed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba AbdulAkeem Abimbola Owoade.
In a congratulatory message issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu wished the 46th Alaafin of Oyo success in his reign over the ancestral throne.
The Governor also congratulated the sons and daughters of Oyo, both in the country and abroad, on the coronation of Oba Owoade. He urged them to collaborate with the new monarch for the continued growth and development of the Oyo kingdom.
Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasized that the Alaafin of Oyo’s throne represents cultural pride and the lasting legacy of one of Africa’s most powerful empires. He urged Oba Owoade to maintain the dignity and respect of the throne.
The Governor also called on the new Alaafin to preserve and promote Yoruba culture, traditions, history, norms, values, and aspirations, following in the footsteps of his predecessors.
He said, “On behalf of my family, the government, and the people of Lagos State, I congratulate Oba Abdulakeem Abimbola Owoade on his coronation as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo.
“The people of the ancient Oyo kingdom are lucky to have a successful technocrat and seasoned administrator like Oba Akeem Owoade as their paramount ruler.
“As Oba Owoade sits on the throne of his forefathers, I pray that God will bestow on him good health, strength, wisdom, knowledge, and understanding for a peaceful reign in Oyo kingdom and Yorubaland in general.”
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