Like I Did In 2023, Oba Owoade Surmounted Obstacles To Become Alaafin Of Oyo Last Month-President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Friday recalled how he surmounted obstacles to become the nation’s first citizen in 2023, noting that Oba Abimbola Owoade also had the same experience before becoming the Alaafin of Oyo last month.
Team@orientactualmags.com learned that the president said this when Oba Abimbola Owoade, who is the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, visited him at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The president’s Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga noted in a statement he issued on Friday that Tinubu, who underscored the integral role of traditional institutions in the country’s development, called for increased collaboration in implementing policies that directly benefit the populace.
He congratulated Oba Owoade on becoming the Alaafin while noting that he surmounted obstacles to become the Oyo monarch.
‘It is a great joy for me and a great honour. Your ascension to the throne of your fathers is historic. It is the will of God and the heart of the people.
The inherited tradition is the making of the Almighty God. Your ascension to the throne – like my becoming the president is the divine will of the Almighty God’ he said.
The president noted however that the ‘hurdles, processes, and anxiety’ and the obstacles that were eventually surmounted were part of the preparations for their respective high offices.
‘I am happy that you have shown character and discipline and uplifted your people’s name, values and culture, even when you were in Canada. I am glad you have become a hope of sustaining the Yoruba race.
The peace and stability of our nation requires inclusiveness. This job is not one you can do alone. We have to pull ourselves together to build a nation of prosperity.
Our priority is still education and Medicare. We want to uplift education and cultural values. Our door is open for participation’ the president submitted while also recognizing the exemplary service of top officials in the presidency who are from Oyo kingdom including Ambassador Victor Adeleke, State Chief of Protocol, and Colonel Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf, his Aide-de-Camp.
Yusuf, he noted, is the Elemona of Ilemonaland -elect with ancestral ties to the Oyo kingdom.
Ilemona is in Oyun Local government, Kwara State,
In his remarks, Oba Owoade assured President Tinubu of the traditional council’s unwavering support in delivering his mandate to the Nigerian people.
‘Today, I speak not just as the custodian of culture and tradition but as a voice for my people, who are deeply honoured by the audience you have granted us here at the heart of the national leadership.
Your gracious reception is more than protocol. It is a mark of your character, statesmanship and enduring regard for the traditional institutions. The people of Oyo remember your journey as a man who rose through the crucible of political struggle with unmatched courage and charity. You won many hearts as an activist, strategist, bridge-builder and now as the nation’s foremost leader.
Nigeria looks up to you, not only for leadership but for restoration. For a new vision rooted in justice, equity and inclusive progress. It is in that spirit that I have come to seek your collaboration. Oyo is ready, Yoruba people are ready, and Nigerians are ready’ he said.
Oba Owoade also commended President Tinubu for his ‘bold economic reforms, infrastructural development, instituting social welfare, youth empowerment, and improvement in security and investments in agriculture’
‘We understand that national transformation is not by government alone. It is built when ancient wisdom meets modern governance. When institutions, old and new, work hand-in-hand’ he added-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
