The ancient Ijebuland was agog, moments filled with joy, and accolades all the way for the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona,GCON at the grand finale marking 90th birthday and the 64th coronation anniversary, held at Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.
The legendary monarch, who ascended the throne on 2nd April 1960, six months before the country’s Independence and has spent 64 years on the throne, clock 90 years on earth today, 10th May, 2024.
Most Revered Royal Father, Olofin Apesin Olode, Olota of the Paramount and Ancient Ottaland, Awori Kingdom, His Majesty, Oba Professor Adeyemi Abdukabir Obalanlege Ph.D, MCIPR, MPRII, FHEA (Lanlege Ekun II, Arole Iganmode) joined eminent Nigerians, respected Royal Fathers, sons and daughters of Ijebuland and well wishers at the well attended reception marking the end of the week-long events.
In his special message to the Revered Monarch, Kabiyesi Olota described Baba Awujale as a “Game Changer.”
“Kabiyesi Alayeluwa, Ninety years of age and 64 years on the throne are indeed beautiful milestones, You have, no doubt, changed the narratives of traditional rulers in Nigeria. Thank you for being a Game Changer.”
The event also welcomed the Executive Governor of Ogun State, H.E Prince Dapo Abiodun CON, H.E Olusegun Osoba, H.E Seriake Dickson, Business moguls, Aliko Dangote and Aare Razaq Okoya, among others. Other top Royal Fathers in attendance were HRM Oba Kehinde Olugbenle (Agunloye IV, Olu Ilaro & Paramount Ruler of Yewaland), Oba Babatunde Ajayi (Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland), Oba Lawrence Jaiyeola Adebayo (Orimolusi of Ijebu Igbo), Oba Abdulrazaq Adenugba(Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye), Oba Ademola Elegushi(Elegushi of Ikateland), Oba Abdulwasiu Gbolahan Lawal(Oniru of Iruland), and other Revered Royal Fathers across the Country.
Long may the King reign as a beacon of tradition, hope, and progress. Kabiyesi Awujale!
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