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| Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, Olowo of Owo |
Muslim Youth Organizations( NACOMYO ) in Ondo State which is the apex council for all Muslim Youths has joined hundreds of critical stakeholders to felicitate with HIM, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, the Olowo of Owo on his recent appointment as the Chairman of Ondo State Council of Obas .
The State Coordinator of the Muslim Youths umbrella body , Engr Ogunmola Muhammed, in the Congratulatory Message made available to Abejoye Media News described Olowo as a foremost Traditional Ruler with enviable status and stature that reverently command aura and prestige. He further maintained that the new portfolio is well deserved by the first citizen of Owo kingdom with great history that spans beyond a millennium years.
The message reads in part as follows:
"We write to express our heartfelt congratulations to Oba (Dr.) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, the Paramount Ruler of Owo Kingdom on his new nomenclature as Chairman of the Council of Obas in Ondo State. Your administrative acumen, institutional discipline and management skills have indeed singled you out for this topnotch consideration and decoration just like others beyond the shores of Ondo State."
"You are a quintessential leader with purpose and a worthy mentor with visions as an unmatched ambassador of your people who is responsible and responsive. Apart from your touching compassion, great passion and exceptional devotion to the good of all and the Owo Kingdom as a whole, you have also constantly shown us all that you are a great legend with a good heart and a hero with mercy. "
"We have no doubt in our minds that you will allow your wealth of experience, vast knowledge and enduring legacy of innovation to permeate your leadership as you steer the ship of the Council of Obas in Ondo State for the next few years. "
The letter summarily extolled the exceptional virtues of excellence, forthrightness, purposefulness and responsibility of Olowo as Oba Ajibade Ogunoye is called Ilufemiloye of our time. As a Colossus, Oba Ogunoye is appreciated for his phenomenal coordination of both human and material resources for the good of all at all fora.
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| Okun Arabaribi Apoma Juku Maree |
Adding to the cherished memories and antecedents of Olowo Ajibade Ogunoye, he is also described as a warrior without fear and a general who is merciful by the Islamic pressure group . Judging from his impeccable character, rare charisma ,great carriage and track records of achievements, Oba Gbadegesin can simply be described as a rare human specimen with a heart of gold and unmatched commitment to noble ideals and quality service delivery.
While thanking Olowo Ajibade Ogunoye on the bold steps taken in the past to tackle the grueling challenges of insecurity in the Owo Kingdom, the group also charged him to also act promptly so as to address the serial cases of kidnapping now rearing it head uglier and bigger in Owo metropolis in particular.
" We are confident in your capacity to deliver as demonstrated by your previous resolute resolve to combat headlong the heinous act of killing of innocent congregants at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owaluwa by unknown terrorist group and the serial murders perpetrated by cult groups early this year in Owo town . It's our understanding of Your Majesty that with your present good office ,you will further join hands with other traditional rulers, government and critical stakeholders in Ondo State in particular and Nigeria as a whole to help stem down this orgy of violence and criminality in our societies."
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| OGWALUWAYE ODIGHO |
The State Coordinator on behalf of NACOMYO also reminds Olowo that he is no longer on the diving board as he is now in the pool of public service ; and that he should use his tenure as Chairman to achieve sterling scorecards that shall eventually become his enduring legacies and hallmarks of service .
The group then wishes the traditional ruler a successful tenure as Chairman and a continued peaceful reign as Olowo on the Throne of his forebears. " Your Majesty, our hearty wishes are that God Almighty will continue to give you the enablement to further lead alright; the grace to succeed where others failed; and the strength to always know what is right, and the will to pursue it "
