Baba, you had greatness thrust on you because you accepted the call to serve, setting aside personal goals for community benefit…
Browsing: Soun of Ogbomosoland
While charging the Muslim community to be selfless and patriotic in their endeavours, Oba Oyewumi called for spiritual rebirth and sober reflection, adding that the teachings of the holy Qur’an must be upheld in the daily activities.
The well respected and renowned first class monarch, has over the years, used his financial resources and network of contacts to attract robust development in his domain.
The monarch in a goodwill message said, “I convey my warm greetings to Asiwaju of Lagos, Senator Bola Tinubu on the occasion of his 69th birthday anniversary.
The monarch, whose relationship with the late Sardauna of Ilorin dates back to the sixties, described the late industrialist as a loyal, dependable and committed ally, noting that the late Saro will be remembered for uplifting the lives of people beyond his community.
The Alaafin, who arrived the expansive Ogbomoso palace alongside his wives, Aya’ba Memunat and Aya’ba Folasade, on Saturday at 3:50pm, was ushered into the inner chamber of the wife of the Soun, Aya’ba Olaronke Oyewumi.
The governor condoled with the monarch, the royal family and the entire Ogbomosoland, praying God to grant everyone the fortitude to bear the loss of the shining star who fell in his prime.
The monarch in a statement by Mr Toyin Ajamu, his Principal Secretary, on Monday, described the report of death in the palace as misleading and false.
Kalu, who is also Aro of Ogbomosoland, said as the Chairman Advisory Board for the National Movement for Re-election of Buhari, he was visiting traditional rulers across the country to champion the course for another term for the President come 2019.
According to a statement from the university, the event will hold at the monarch’s palace at 12 noon and will have in attendance top government functionaries, the academia and notable sons and daughters of the ancient city of Ogbomoso
The new CP paid a visit to the Soun on August 24
The Soun, who congratulated the muslim community in Nigeria on the completion of the compulsory Ramadan fasting and sallah celebration, said that mutual love and respect among tribes and religions appears the ways to guarantee peace and unity in the country