The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the passing of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, as an incredible loss to Nigeria, notably the normal establishment.
He stated the departure of Oba Adetona, who he described as one of many oldest conventional rulers in Nigeria, marked the tip of an period within the nation, particularly in Ijebuland, the place he dominated for 65 years.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a condolence message issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, stated the late Awujale’s service to the folks of Ijebuland and Ogun State would stay his enduring legacy.
The Governor described Oba Adetona as an icon, a hero and a revered monarch who served his topics passionately and contributed to the political, {economic} and social growth and progress of Ijebuland.
Governor Sanwo-Olu commiserated along with his Ogun State counterpart, Prince Dapo Abiodun, the deceased household and all the folks of Ijebuland and Ogun State over the passing of the paramount ruler.
He stated: “On behalf of the federal government and other people of Lagos State, I commiserate with my brother, Governor Dapo Abiodun; the folks of Ijebuland and Ogun State; the normal establishment; and the deceased household, on the transition of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, who joined his ancestors similar day as the previous President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari GCFR.
“The passing of Oba Adetona, who dominated for 65 years, is an finish to an excellent period and memorable reign of an excellent conventional ruler in Ijebuland and Nigeria. His passage to the Great Beyond was an incredible loss to the folks of Ijebu, and he can be tremendously missed.
“Oba Sikiru Adetona made optimistic impacts throughout his lifetime. He contributed meaningfully to the expansion and growth of Ijebuland. He labored for the curiosity of the folks throughout his lifetime, incomes the respect of his topics.
“I pray that Almighty God be pleased with the soul of the late Oba Sikiru Adetona and grant the royal family and the people of Ijebuland and Ogun State the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
SIGNED
