Oba Idowu Adediwura, the Obalufe of Ile Ife, has congratulated former Aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, on his appointment as ambassador-designate by President Bola Tinubu.
The Obalufe, who is the Prime Minister of the Kingdom and Second-in-Command to His Imperial Majesty, the Ọ̀ọ̀ni of Ife, described Fani-Kayode’s appointment as “recognition of experience, visibility, and sustained engagement in national and international affairs.”
The congratulatory message read in full, “On behalf of the ancient city of Ilé-Ifẹ̀, the cradle of the Yorùbá race and spiritual nucleus of our people, and in my capacity as the Ọbalúfẹ̀ of Ilé-Ifẹ̀, Prime Minister of the Kingdom and Second-in-Command to His Imperial Majesty, the Ọ̀ọ̀ni of Ife, I extend profound congratulations to Chief Femi Fani-Kayode on his appointment as an Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
This appointment is a recognition of experience, visibility, and sustained engagement in national and international affairs. Ilé-Ifẹ̀, as the fountain from which identity, culture, and leadership flow, takes pride whenever one of her sons is called to serve the nation beyond her shores. It is a moment that reflects both trust and responsibility.
Diplomacy, in its truest form, demands wisdom, restraint, courage, and deep cultural understanding. Ilé-Ifẹ̀ believes that representation on the global stage must be anchored on honour, clarity of purpose, and loyalty to the collective destiny of the nation. It is our expectation that this assignment will be carried out with dignity and a strong sense of national consciousness.
A kì í fi ọmọ Odùduwà ṣeré níbi ìṣẹ́ àgbáyé.
Níbi tí a bá rán ọmọ Ifẹ̀ sí, ọlá ni yóò gbe lọ.
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As you assume this noble responsibility, the throne of Odùduwà offers earnest prayers for divine guidance and uncommon wisdom.
May Olódùmarè, the Supreme Creator, endow you with discernment in counsel, strength in duty, and favour before nations and peoples.
May your words promote peace, your conduct inspire respect, and your service advance the good name of Nigeria.
May the ancestors of the land walk with you, and may the spirit of Ilé-Ifẹ̀ — a city founded on truth, harmony, and balance — guide your steps in every engagement.
Kí ọgbọ́n má bà ọ lọ́wọ́,
Kí ọlá má bà ọ lọ́wọ́,
Kí àlàáfíà àti ìtẹ́lọ́run má ṣe yà ọ kúrò.
May your tenure be marked by honour, restraint, and lasting positive impact, and may you return with increased wisdom and goodwill for the nation you represent.
Ilé-Ifẹ̀ stands proud, hopeful, and prayerful as you embark on this important chapter of service to Nigeria.”
