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| Soun of Ogbomosoland, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III CFR |
The ancient city of
Ogbomoso is set to play host to prominent personalities from all walks of life
as all is set for the grand 90th birthday and 42nd coronation
anniversary celebrations of the Soun of Ogbomosoland, His Royal Majesty, Oba
(Dr.) Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade 111 CFR.
Ogbomoso is set to play host to prominent personalities from all walks of life
as all is set for the grand 90th birthday and 42nd coronation
anniversary celebrations of the Soun of Ogbomosoland, His Royal Majesty, Oba
(Dr.) Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade 111 CFR.
The modest self-made
revered monarch, who is also the Chancellor of Plateau State University,
Bokkos, will become a nonagenarian on May 27, 2016.
revered monarch, who is also the Chancellor of Plateau State University,
Bokkos, will become a nonagenarian on May 27, 2016.
We gathered that a
special committee comprising the monarch’s children and associates has been
meeting day and night to ensure a flamboyant and historic event.
special committee comprising the monarch’s children and associates has been
meeting day and night to ensure a flamboyant and historic event.
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| Soun of Ogbomosoland, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III CFR |
The three-day fiesta
will be rounded off with an elegant reception on Friday, May 27, at Ogbomoso
palace ground with King Sunny Ade (KSA), Abolore Akande popularly known as Nice
(an indigene of Ogbomoso) alongside other Fuji and Juju musicians on band
stand.
will be rounded off with an elegant reception on Friday, May 27, at Ogbomoso
palace ground with King Sunny Ade (KSA), Abolore Akande popularly known as Nice
(an indigene of Ogbomoso) alongside other Fuji and Juju musicians on band
stand.
Speaking under
condition of anonymity, a reliable source close to the palace said, “Alayeluwa
rarely throws parties. For him to have decided to mark his 90th birthday and
42nd coronation anniversary, you can imagine what the event would look like.
condition of anonymity, a reliable source close to the palace said, “Alayeluwa
rarely throws parties. For him to have decided to mark his 90th birthday and
42nd coronation anniversary, you can imagine what the event would look like.
“We thank God for
Kabiyesi’s remarkable life, we appreciate his contributions to the society
through his selfless roles as a statesman and an upscale philanthropist.
Kabiyesi’s remarkable life, we appreciate his contributions to the society
through his selfless roles as a statesman and an upscale philanthropist.
“As a man of
principle, he has carved a niche for himself in the traditional institution. He
is a very rare monarch”.
principle, he has carved a niche for himself in the traditional institution. He
is a very rare monarch”.
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| Soun of Ogbomosoland, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III CFR |
According to Mrs. Aduke Alade, a businesswoman in
Ogbomoso, Oba Oyewumi is the pride of Ogbomoso, noting that the monarch’s
passion for his people is immeasurable.
She said, “We are happy that our Baba is 90 years old and 42 years on the
throne.His reign has brought unprecedented development to Ogbomoso and its
environs.Kabiyesi is loved by all and sundry. He is passionate about his
domain.
Ogbomoso, Oba Oyewumi is the pride of Ogbomoso, noting that the monarch’s
passion for his people is immeasurable.
She said, “We are happy that our Baba is 90 years old and 42 years on the
throne.His reign has brought unprecedented development to Ogbomoso and its
environs.Kabiyesi is loved by all and sundry. He is passionate about his
domain.
“We pray God
will grant Oba Oyewumi more rewarding years in good health in the service of
God and humanity”.
will grant Oba Oyewumi more rewarding years in good health in the service of
God and humanity”.
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| Soun of Ogbomosoland, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III CFR |
It was also gathered
that top government officials, royal fathers, renowned businessmen, prominent
politicians, captains of industry and diplomats among others will honour the
uncommon traditional ruler with their esteemed presence on the special occasion
that will remain euphoric for years.
that top government officials, royal fathers, renowned businessmen, prominent
politicians, captains of industry and diplomats among others will honour the
uncommon traditional ruler with their esteemed presence on the special occasion
that will remain euphoric for years.
