IBADAN family heads under the aegis of Authentic Mogaji of Ibadanland are set to organise a prayer session for Ibadanland and the Governor of Oyo State, Mr Seyi Makinde for a prosperous year 2022.
The family heads said this became necessary in order to further enjoy continuous peace, progress and development of Ibadanland and the state at large.
In a statement issued by their spokesperson, Chief Wale Oladoja, the family heads said the enviable achievements of Governor Makinde across the state should be commended by all the sons and daughters, including residents of the state.
The statement reads: “We are organising the prayers for the betterment of Ibadanland and Oyo State in general. We are all witnesses to the unprecedented development in our dear state. Today, workers and pensioners are enjoying benefits of their sweat every month and even receiving 13th month salary. This is commendable.
“The prayers will hold in the presence of major stakeholders in Ibadanland, three major religious leaders and well wishers. The Christian, Muslims and traditionalists are expected to pray for prosperous year 2022. The prayers is expected to hold at Ibadan house, Yemetu, Ibadan.”
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