Emulate Mogaji Ogun-Elu, Olubadan Tells Mogajis, Wealthy Ibadan Sons.

 


The Olubadan of Ibadan land, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Sen. Ma'hood Olalekan Ishola Balogun, Alli Iwo Okunmade II has called on the Ibadan Mogajis and wealthy Ibadan indigenes to emulate the loyalty, passion for development and fast transformation as exemplified by  Arole Ogun-Elu Prof. Sabit Ariyo Olagoke JP. 


The First Class monarch revealed this during the visit of the Founder, Spiritual Head and Grand Imam  of the Shafaudeen In Islam Worldwide Prof. Sabit Ariyo Olagoke JP as part of the activities to mark the 81st birthday of Oba Balogun. 


HIM,  Oba Balogun described Prof. Olagoke JP as a true son of Ibadan land who is using all that Allah has given him for the development of Islamic religion and Ibadan land, he however, called on all the Ibadan Mogajis and wealthy Ibadan indigenes to emulate the passion and loyalty of the Arole Ogun-Elu of Aare Alasa dynasty Prof. Sabit Ariyo Olagoke JP. 


While presenting a paper tittled 'Culture and Value Restoration , A Must.'  Prof.  Olagoke JP in his congratulatory message described the Imperial Majesty,  Oba Balogun as a peace lover whose reign has brought tremendous growth to Ibadan land, Oyo State and the world at large. 


He stated that he learnt a lot from the Monarch who upon ascending the throne familiarised with his ancestral home in Iwo and also called on the youths to learn from elders in a way he has learnt from the Olubadan. 


The Cleric while praying to God to grant the Olubadan more years in good health and prosperity however urged Oba Balogun to task Other Mogajis not to engage in land encroachment but to engage in meaningful developmental projects that will transform Ibadanland. 


He specifically  emphasized on Education and functional Health Care Services. 


"This is why I am calling on the government of Governor Seyi Makinde FNSE to visit all ancestral compounds in Ibadan land and fix aright where there is no infrastructure for peoples' welfare "


"Ibadan land is known to be an Epicentre of Development, Ethics and Professionalism for Nigeria in particular, Africa in general to the delight of the whole world. Ibadan has from inception being  a role model and examplar pace setter but  unfortunately, idiosyncrasy in the disguise of civilisation has adversely affected us" he stated. 


"I have sincere passion for Ibadan land,  the home of heroes : Lagelu, Ogunmola, Oderinlo, Alli Iwo, Ogun-Elu etc who fought the battle gallantly. The efforts of our heroes past shall not be in vain.  I therefore request from God, that my coming into the mainstream of power represented by the hierarchical order of Ibadan traditional and cultural setting for maximum service delivery, be during your reign to be part of the winning team on the cause of transforming the entire landscape of Ibadan land to that of the 21st century demand of a befitting mega and metropolitan city or state"


Prof. Olagoke JP disclosed that the Olubadan of Ibadan land His Imperial Majesty Oba Dr. Sen. Ma'hood Olalekan Ishola Balogun, Alli Iwo Okunmade II shall have a peaceful, prosperous and long reign while praying for good health for him.

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