Niger State gov. condoles with Oduduwa over death of Olubadan
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State and Chairman North Central Governors Forum has condoled with the entire people of Oduduwa worldwide, over the demise of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji.
In a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger, Mary Noel-Berje said Governor Bello described late Oba Saliu as a great monarch whose reign would always be remembered, considering his numerous contributions to the growth and development of Ibadan land in particular and Nigeria in general.
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The Governor maintained that the wisdom and devotion of Olubadan were enduring sources of strength and commitment that propelled the achievements of Oyo State government, as well as the Council of Obas and Chiefs.
He said, “The deceased was an exceptional monarch who did not allow his age to hinder him from providing the right leadership to his subjects. He lived a life worthy of emulation”.
The Governor prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased and for Allah to grant the entire Oduduwa race worldwide the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.
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