The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has eulogized the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, for being an epitome of good
character and integrity, noting the monarch’s philanthropic gestures even at the advanced age of 89 is worthy of emulation.
The governor appreciated Awujale for being a father figure to millions of Ijebu sons and daughters and commended his selfless service to humanity through the Institute of Governance Studies which he singlehandedly created at the Olabisi Onabanjo University in Ago-Iwoye. “What you have done is simply exemplary, I have not found a monarch that is as giving as you are. Not only do you give us your children or the community you give to institutions.
“You have entrusted these and ensured that it will be self-sustaining, you have employed the best of professors and that are being paid like other professors anywhere in the world. Baba, this is one of your many legacies that you have built for generations yet unborn, you will live long your majesty,” he said.
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