Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Saturday congratulated
ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 79th birthday and the new
Olubadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji Aje Ogungunniso I on his ascension to the
throne as the 41st Olubadan.
Saraki also commiserated with the Governor of Kano Sate, Alhaji
Abdullahi Ganduje over the demise of his mother, Hajia Fadimatu
Ganduje.
The Senate President in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and
Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu in Abuja, described Obasanjo as a worthy
statesman even as he prayed God to grant him good health, wisdom and
more years of fruitful service to the fatherland.
"President Obasanjo is a national leader who has not only led this
country meritoriously as a military Head of State and civilian President
but has continued to guide the nation with his wise counsel even in
retirement. He is one true Nigerian whose passion for the unity and
development of Nigeria is unparalleled. I wish him many more years of
invaluable service to our country," Saraki said.
He said he was equally pleased to join the government and people of Oyo
State in celebrating the ascension of Oba Adetunji to the throne of the
Olubadan.
"No doubt, Oba Adetunji has all it takes to build on the solid
foundation laid by his forebears and to advance the culture, tradition
and development of Ibadan," Saraki said, even as he wished the new
monarch long reign on the throne characterized by peace, unity and
prosperity for his immediate domain in particular, Yorubaland and the
country in general.
He added: "Oba Adetunji is not only versed in the culture and traditions
of Ibadan land, he is also a man with full grasp of current
developments around the world. His ascension to the throne will not only
enrich the culture and tradition of Ibadan land but will also
contribute to the unity of the Yoruba nation," he said.
He equally condoled with the people and government of Kano State over
the death of the Governor's mother and prayed Allah to grant the
deceased Aljanah Firdaus.
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