“His passing away is a loss to all of us, his classmates, in whose hearts he had a special place. He was a complete gentleman and a selfless person who endeared himself to all who came close to him. My special condolences to his brothers, Alhaji Yazid Ibrahim, Senator Abu Ibrahim and Barrister Yahaya Ibrahim,” the President said.
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He died suddenly in the early hours of June 5, 2021 from a yet-to-be-publicly-disclosed ailment.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the nearby noisy Ikotun market remained closed since Monday when the burial rites begun as a mark of respect for the man adored by the people.
This was disclosed by the spokesman of the Ologbotsere Descendants worldwide, Comrade Alex Eyengho in Warri on July 5, 2021.
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, proposed the one-year time limit during a roundtable with German museum directors and government officials in Berlin, Germany.
The royal father, in a condolence message issued by his Spokesman, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, on Thursday described the late Emir as a traditional ruler with high degree of tolerance .
The Governor is the chairman of the seven-member Board set up to revive tourism and engender cultural renaissance in Lagos. The Board comprises four government officials and three professionals from the private sector.
Buhari rejoiced with the monarch, his family and subjects, and thanked God for the gift of longevity, noting that such milestone is attained only through the grace of the Almighty.
The president, in a statement by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, on Wednesday in Abuja, congratulated the centenarian for his pacesetting records in school and work.
The traditional ruler made the appeal while receiving some residents, who were protesting against last Thursday’s raiding of Sunday Igboho’s house by the operatives of Department of State Services.
Governor Fayemi stated this on Tuesday during the ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the elderly peoples’ resort in Ado-Ekiti.
Prof Danbatta, who hails from Danbatta Local Government Area of Kano State, paid homage to the Emir, Friday evening, to congratulate him in his personal capacity and also deliver a similar congratulatory message on behalf of the Hon, Minister, Board of Commissioners and the entire staff of the Commission.
Pressure is being mounted by Ologhotsere descendants for Emami to approach the court with a single application or join already filed suit challenging the enstoolment of the Prince.
Addressing a press conference on behalf of Gboleru Ruling House of Ikirun, Prince Adegboyega Olatunji urged the state government to commence the process of his appointment and install Prince Tajudeen Adesegun as the new king of the town.
The president noted that Akande had contributed to national development in different fields, and that his commitment and diligence on national assignments stand him out as a role model for young Nigerians.
Gbajabiamila, who described Tunji Bello as one of the pillars of democracy in Lagos State, said the lawyer cum journalist has paid his dues in making Lagos what it is today.
The President applauded Bello, who he described as an accomplished journalist, political scientist, lawyer and public administrator, adding that he has shown that through dint of hard work and the grace of God, the door of success remains wide open.
Students and members of staff turned out in their beautiful, colourful and gorgeous traditional attires.
The delegation also paid homage to the Bichi emir and in-law to be of President Buhari
Sanwo-Olu, in a statement on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, described Fashola as a seasoned administrator, legal icon and technocrat who has used his skills and positions in different capacities for the growth of Lagos State and Nigeria.