Alaafin at 82: Kabiyesi remains the custodian of culture and tradition of Yoruba race

A former Secretary to the Oyo state government and the Gubernatorial candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) in 2019 general elections in Oyo state, Oloye Sharafadeen Alli has described the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, as a quintessential traditional ruler and custodian of the culture and tradition of the Yoruba race.

Alli in the congratulatory message he personally signed to celebrate the monarch on his 82nd birthday, said the Alaafin is an ambassador of unity, development and greatness, not only in Yoruba land but in Nigeria, Africa and in the whole world.

He said the contributions of the monarch to the preservation and promotion of Yoruba culture at home and in the diaspora, as well as the promotion of traditional institution were unquantifiable.

The Ibadan senior chief therefore commended the roles of the monarch in ensuring that yoruba people are not left behind in the scheme of things in Nigeria.

He said, “Kabiyesi deserves to be celebrated. He is an epitome of intelligence, culture and intellectualism in royalty. I particularly salute his commitment towards ensuring the unity of the Yoruba race. He is a repository of knowledge and symbol of intellectualism.

“As Baba continues to age with grace, candour and resplendence, I wish him long life and sound health in the service to humanity,” Alli added.

See also Makinde sacks Works Commissioner, swaps two others …as gov appreciates his contributions Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has relieved the Commissioner for Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Professor Raphael Afonja of his appointment. The governor, in a letter dated August 10, 2020 and signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, said the termination takes immediate effect. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the letter titled “Termination of appointment” as saying: “I wish to convey the approval of His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, on the termination of your appointment as Honourable Commissioner, with immediate effect. “Consequent upon the above development, you are hereby directed to hand over all the government items in your possession to the Permanent Secretary (Ministry of Works, Infrastructure and Transport). “I am to add that, your contribution within the time of your sojourn is appreciated and commendable, and therefore, wish you successes in your future endeavours. I thank you." In another development, the governor has also approved the redeployment of two Commissioners, who were asked to swap portfolios. An internal memo signed by the SSG with the subject: "Redeployment of EXCO members" indicated that the Commissioner for Special Duties, Chief Bayo Lawal, has been moved to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, while his counterpart who was manning that Ministry, Hon. Funmilayo Orisadeyi, is to move to the Ministry of Special Duties. The memo indicated that the redeployment takes immediate effect. Signed: Taiwo Adisa Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde August 10, 2020.

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Alaafin at 82: Kabiyesi remains the custodian of culture and tradition of Yoruba race – Alli

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