Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has referred to as for sustained peace, unity and progress in Nigeria as he celebrated a low-key 52nd birthday.
The frontline monarch in a press release by the senior media officer, Ooni’s palace, Sodiq Lawal, on behalf of the director of media and public affairs, Ooni’s palace, Otunba Moses Olafare on Saturday said that the monarch, who clocked 52 on Saturday, reaffirmed his dedication to selling Yoruba cultural heritage, fostering nationwide unity and supporting initiatives aimed toward enhancing the welfare of Nigerians.
The Ooni who can be the co-chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN) referred to as on Nigerians, regardless of their ethnic, spiritual and political variations, to embrace peaceable coexistence, mutual understanding and collective duty as important components for nationwide growth.
According to the senior media officer, Ooni’s palace, Sodiq Lawal who confirmed that there was no particular occasion to mark the celebration, Ooni emphasised the necessity for residents to work collectively in the direction of constructing a rustic the place peace, justice, financial prosperity and equal alternatives stay priorities.
Ooni Ogunwusi described his birthday as a possibility to replicate on the significance of purposeful management, service to humanity and the preservation of cultural values.
According to him, “Peace and unity stay central to my duties because the Ooni of Ife. I’ll proceed to make use of my place and affect to strengthen relationships amongst communities, promote peaceable coexistence and have a good time the cultural range that makes Nigeria distinctive.
“I consider that our range needs to be a supply of power reasonably than division. I due to this fact urge Nigerians, regardless of their ethnic, spiritual and political variations, to embrace mutual understanding, respect and cooperation within the collective pursuit of a united and affluent nation.
“Throughout my reign, I’ve remained dedicated to selling Yoruba tradition and traditions whereas projecting the historic significance of Ile-Ife because the ancestral house. I’ll proceed to assist initiatives that protect our heritage, strengthen cultural diplomacy and promote understanding amongst folks throughout Nigeria, Africa and the worldwide group.
“Since ascending the traditional throne of my forebears, I’ve continued to assist initiatives centered on cultural preservation, youth growth, entrepreneurship, group growth and humanitarian service. I firmly consider that conventional establishments have essential roles to play in fostering peace, inspiring growth and complementing efforts by authorities and different stakeholders to enhance the lives of our folks.
“In my capability because the Permanent Chairman of the Osun State Council of Obas and Co-Chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, I stay dedicated to selling dialogue, strengthening conventional establishments and inspiring collaboration amongst leaders for the advantage of our communities and the nation at giant.
“I additionally recognise the significance of partaking with conventional rulers throughout Africa and members of the Yoruba diaspora to strengthen our cultural connections, promote our shared heritage and create alternatives for significant partnerships that may profit current and future generations.
“As I have a good time my 52nd birthday, I name on Nigerians, significantly our youths, to stay hopeful and dedicated to constructing a rustic the place peace, justice, financial progress and equal alternatives are accessible to all. I urge leaders throughout each sector to position the collective pursuits of the folks above private concerns and work collectively in the direction of a greater Nigeria.“ the monarch stated.
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