President Goodluck Jonathan has described the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Samuel Odulana, as a man of impeccable character whose reign has been peaceful.
Jonathan stated this on Tuesday at the monarch’s palace in Ibadan when he paid him a visit on the occasion of his centenary birthday celebration.
He said: “Oba Odulana is a man of impeccable character whose reign has witnessed peace and tranquility.
“To reach 100 years in life is a blessing.”
Jonathan, who congratulated the monarch, wished him many more years of peaceful reign.
The presidential jet, 5N-FGT, that conveyed Jonathan landed at the airport in Ibadan at 3.12pm, while the jet that conveyed the Senate President, Senator David Mark, and his deputy, Senator Emeka Ihedioha, landed at 2.55pm.
Also on the President’s entourage were Alhaji Adamu Mua’zu, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party; and presidential spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati.
Jonathan was received at the Ibadan Airport by Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State; Chief Olajumoke Akinjide, the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Terriotyr; as well as members of the Oyo State Executive Council.
Others were a former Governor of the state, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala; and former Senate Leader, Chief Teslim Folarin.
Jonathan was given a colourful reception at the airport.
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