By Gbenga Sodeinde
Special Adviser-desgnate on Environment to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Hon. (Dr) Adeyemi Olayemi, has described the paramount ruler of Owo Kingdom in Ondo State, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye lll, as a rallying point on development matters and a source of inspiration to all his subjects.
Oba Ogunoye is also the pioneer Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State.
Olayemi, an Owo indigene, passed the remarks on Sunday to rejoice with the traditional ruler, on the occasion of his birthday, which was widely celebrated across communities in Owo kingdom.
In the congratulary message, the environmentalist cum educationist expressed delight at the advancement of Owo and adjourning communities since the royal father ascended the throne of his forbears.
Olayemi particularly noted in the message that “Kabiyesi has been a source of inspiration and a father we are all proud of, considering the immense development Owo communities and indigenes alike have witnessed, since he ascended the throne of his forefathers.”
Olayemi, popularly known as Koko, also stated that Owo people both at home and abroad rejoiced with Oba Ogunoye, wishing him longer and prosperous reign over the ancient town of Owo.
“I particularly cherish the full cooperation and support enjoyed by the present administration in Ondo State among our peace-loving, hard-working and idea-driven people of Owo Kingdom, under the rulership of a royal father who cares for all, and as such, we bring Oba Ogunoye good tidings from everyone in the All Progressives Congress (APC) family,” Olayemi enthused.