8th December, 2016
The Speaker of Osun House of Assembly, Mr Najeem Salaam, has commended the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi (Ojaja 11), on his efforts in promoting unity among Yoruba traditional rulers.
The speaker gave the commendation on Thursday in Osogbo in a congratulatory message to mark one year coronation anniversary of the Ooni.
He said the efforts of the monarch in the last one year in promoting oneness and unity among the traditional rulers was commendable.
According to Salaam, Ooni Ogunwusi has shown the world that the Yoruba nation is endowed with rich culture, value and moral fibres, coupled with wise rulers, with the way the great King has conducted himself.
The speaker said the House of Assembly under his watch, was proud of the Arole Oodua and his relation with other natural rulers in the state and across the country.
“We, in the Osun House of Assembly are proud of Ooni Ogunwusi and his royal candour in relating with other traditional rulers in the state and across the country, ‘’ the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) quotes him as saying.
Salaam, who congratulated the Ooni as he clocked a year on the throne, prayed that the Ooni would live long in good health to attract prosperity.