Gov. Ajimobi condoles with Orile-Igbon people over monarch’s death
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Condolence
By Akeem Abas
Ibadan, Oct. 18, 2016 (NAN) Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has condoled with the royal family and the people of Orile-Igbon on the passing away of the Olugbon of Ile-Igbon, Oba Samuel Osunbade.
The governor via a condolence message on Tuesday in Ibadan by Mr Yomi Layinka, the Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy, described the monarch’s demise as a loss to the entire state.
He extolled the virtues of Osunbade, saying he was a great ruler whose reign brought great development to the town.
“Oba Osunbade will always be remembered for his wise counsel and commitment to the development of his community and the state at large.
“His exit will surely leave a vacuum that will be hard to fill,’’ Ajimobi said.
The governor, who commiserated with the people of Ile-Igbon on the passing away of the royal father, urged them to take solace in the fact that the monarch lived a fulfilled life.
He prayed that God grant the family, the Olugbon-in-Council and the entire Ile Igbon community the fortitude to bear the loss.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the monarch died on Oct. 14 at the age 79.
The monarch, a chartered accountant and popular hotelier was enthroned as the Olugbon of Ile-Igbon on July 12, 1992.
NAN also reports that the Ile-Igbon community is located on the northern outskirts of Ogbomoso in Surulere Local Government Area of Oyo State. (NAN)
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Edited by Razak Owolabi/Obike Ukoh
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