President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with Oba Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, the Soun of Ogbomoso, who will be 94 on Wednesday.
A statement issued by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) in Abuja, on Tuesday, expressed the president’s belief that the almost five-decade reign of the monarch has witnessed peace, prosperity and development, with natives and settlers alike in Ogbomoso enjoying the amity that has attended the time of the respected Oba.
“Your time has brought joy and succour to the people, and may it continue to be so, as you turn 94,” President Buhari said, adding that the collaboration various governments at both state and national levels have enjoyed from the traditional ruler is invaluable.
Buhari prayed continued good health and sound mind for Oba Oyewumi, noting that longevity is a divine gift, and thanking God for bestowing it on the frontline royal father.
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