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President Buhari urges new monarch to work for peace

The new monarch has been urged to also follow the worthy and commendable footsteps of his predecessors.

 

The President made this remark as he joined many indigenes of Ibadan to congratulate the new Olubadan, Saliu Ogungunniso 1, on his coronation ceremony on Friday, March 4, 2016.

In a statement by the presidency courtesy Femi Adesina, the new monarch has been urged to also follow the worthy and commendable footsteps of his predecessors.

“As he ascends the throne as the 41st Olubadan, President Buhari urges Oba Adetunji to follow in the worthy and commendable footsteps of his predecessors by working diligently for peace and development in Ibadan, Oyo State and Nigeria,” the statement reads.

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The statement also revealed that the President assured the new Olubadan of the full support and cooperation of the federal government as he strives to lead his people forward and contribute to the development of his domain, Oyo State and the nation.

In the same vein, the Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode said, 'It was great celebrating with the people of Ibadan on the Coronation of the new Olubadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji.'

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