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A NOBLE HONOUR WELL DESERVED, ABENA CONGRATULATES SEYI TINUBU ON INSTALLATION AS ÒKANLÒMỌ OF YORUBALAND

The NDDC Executive Director of Corporate Services, Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde (Abena) has warmly congratulated Barrister Seyi Tinubu on his installation as the Òkanlòmọ of Yorubaland, describing the conferment as a distinguished honour and a recognition of service, character, and commitment to societal advancement.

Abegunde noted that the prestigious traditional title, bestowed by His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, the Alaafin of Oyo, reflects the confidence and esteem reposed in Barr. Tinubu by the revered Yoruba traditional institution.

He described the ceremony held at the Alaafin’s Palace in Oyo Town as a powerful celebration of culture, heritage, and the enduring values of the Yoruba people.

According to Abegunde, the title of Òkanlòmọ carries profound responsibility, symbolising courage, loyalty, and a call to service.

He expressed confidence that Barr. Seyi tinubu possesses the vision and leadership qualities required to uphold the dignity of the title and contribute meaningfully to unity and progress across Yorubaland and Nigeria.

Abegunde further acknowledged Barr. Tinubu’s consistent engagement with youths and social development initiatives, noting that such efforts align with the essence of the honour conferred upon him.

He wished the new Òkanlòmọ of Yorubaland wisdom, strength, and continued success, expressing optimism that the honour will inspire greater dedication to cultural preservation, community development, and service to humanity.

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“The message is very clear. The South-West has stood by the North despite all odds; now it’s time for us to pay back, and we will do so.

“President Tinubu fulfilled his promise to former President Buhari. He campaigned in 2019, and God, in His infinite mercy, gave the late president victory.

“Some of us know that without President Tinubu’s plans, financial and other support, the North’s dream of ruling through Buhari might not have been realised.

“The dream of President Buhari to become president in 2015 was fully architected, designed and financed by Tinubu.

“Therefore, we in Northern Nigeria have no option but to follow and fully support him the first time and the second time, by God’s grace.

“We have started seeing what he is doing, and we pray for his success and a better Nigeria during his reign.

“With this chieftaincy title, we are sons of this place, and we will do our best to promote the cultural values of this institution wherever we find ourselves.

“Let me use this opportunity to assure Yorubaland that this is your ambassador.

“I will personally ensure that the North-West, North-Central, North-East and South-West unite and cement this relationship.

“We should not think otherwise about what we have today,” he added.