The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., has congratulated the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on his 50th birthday.
Speaker Abbas described Oba Ogunwusi (CFR), the 51st Ooni of Ife and Co-Chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN), as a unifier and bridge-builder in the country.
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While commending the Ooni for fostering unity not only in Yorubaland but across the country, the Speaker highlighted the immeasurable roles traditional rulers like Oba Ogunwusi play in ensuring peace and progress in Nigeria.
The Speaker also used the occasion to urge the Ooni to continue championing good causes for the growth and development of the country.
Speaker Abbas prayed to God to grant Oba Ogunwusi many more years of peaceful reign and the grace to continue serving the country.