Oba Adeyemi’s reign remarkable in many ways, Buhari pays tribute
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Buhari noted that Adeyemi's 52 year-reign covered major historic transitions in the country and witnessed transformations in his domain.
President Muhammadu Buhari said Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi’s reign as Oyo monnarch was remarkable in many ways.
He said the monarch’s 52 year-reign covered major historic transitions in the country and witnessed transformations in his domain.
“Most significant was the emphasis he placed on human development, thereby encouraging learning as a culture and formal education as a necessity while promoting values of peace and stability.”
Buhari offered the tribute in a condolence message he sent to the Government and people of Oyo State over the passing of 83 year-old Alaafin of Oyo,
President Buhari recalled the late monarch’s numerous participations in national meetings and conferences to shape the future of the country, and the words of wisdom he shared at every opportunity on unity and people-focused governance.
“The President shares the grief with the Oyo State Traditional Council, Oba Lamidi’s family, friends, and associates, particularly in sports where he left another footprint”, Buhari said in a statement by his adviser, Femi Adesina.
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