Your reign has been eventful, Gov. Makinde hails Olubadan

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo state on Friday described the first year on the throne of Oba Olalekan Balogun, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, as historic and eventful.
Mr Makinde, in a statement issued by his chief press secretary, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, said Mr Balogun’s tenure so far has been filled with many positive developments in Ibadanland and Oyo state.
“Gov. Makinde, while felicitating the Olubadan on the first anniversary of his coronation, lauded him for being a visionary and patriotic leader,” Olanrewaju said in the statement.
He further quoted Mr Makinde as saying Mr Balogun has been working with the state government to uplift Ibadanland in particular and Oyo state as a whole.
“The Olubadan, who is a political scientist, has brought his wealth of experience to bear on elevating the throne and attracting positive developments to Ibadanland.
“On behalf of the government and good people of Oyo state, I felicitate our father, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, the Alli Okunmade II, as he celebrates the first anniversary of his coronation.
“In Oba Balogun, Ibadanland has found a classy, patriotic and visionary royal father, who has not only made history in a short time but has also contributed immensely to the many positive developments being witnessed in the state capital.”
The governor added that it was his prayer that God would grant the Olubadan more years in good health and with more wisdom to lead his people.
“Under your reign, may Ibadanland continue to grow and develop and may its people continue to experience prosperity in every ramification,” the governor stated.
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