President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, on the auspicious occasion of his 90th birthday.
In a statement issued by presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale on Thursday, President Tinubu expressed heartfelt joy as Kabiyesi reached this remarkable milestone while continuing to discharge his duties as the esteemed ruler of Ijebuland.
President Tinubu lauded Oba Adetona as not merely a traditional ruler but a distinguished royal father who has brought honor, integrity, and exemplary leadership to the throne over six decades.
“I have always enjoyed the trust, friendship, and confidence of Kabiyesi Awujale Ogbagba ll in the course of my political journey, through the struggles of our fight for the return of democratic governance in our country and beyond my tenure as Governor of Lagos State. Throughout these epochs in my political odyssey, Oba Adetona has remained a pillar of strength and support.
“In matters of fighting for justice, fairness, equity, and a more just society where every part of our country can progress and our people live peacefully and in harmony with each other, Kabiyesi has been a dependable ally,” the President said.
Highlighting the invaluable contributions of the revered monarch to nation-building, President Tinubu emphasized Kabiyesi’s advocacy for democracy and good governance, including his establishment of a School of Post-Graduate and Research Studies in Governance at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State.
As Oba Adetona celebrates his 90th birthday, President Tinubu conveyed heartfelt wishes for his continued good health and prosperity on the throne of his forefathers.
