Press statement from the presidency
President Muhammadu Buhari has received with sadness news of the
transition of one of Nigeria's foremost traditional rulers, the Ooni of
Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II.
President Buhari extends sincere condolences to the late Ooni's family,
his friends, associates and subjects, as well as the government and
people of Osun State on the departure of the First Class Monarch.
The President joins them in mourning the revered traditional ruler who
will be long remembered and celebrated for his worthy service, over more
than three decades, as the Chief Custodian of the traditions of the
Yorubas and his invaluable contributions to the sustenance of the
cultural heritage of his people within and outside Nigeria.
President Buhari believes that Oba Sijuwade's place in posterity has
already been assured by his long and worthy service to his people and
country as well as his notable contributions to the development of his
community, state and country as a leading businessman, administrator and
inspirational traditional ruler.
As they mourn his passing, President Buhari urges the Ooni's family,
friends, associates and subjects to be consoled by the knowledge that he
lived a very fulfilled life, and has left worthy legacies for his
successors to build upon.
He prays that God Almighty will comfort all who mourn Oba Sijuwade and
bring forth a worthy successor to to take his place on the ancient
throne of Ile-Ife.
Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
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