NOA — The Oyo State Director of the National Orientation Agency, Mrs Ajolayo Sinmiat Akande, has expressed heartfelt condolences over the demise of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin.
In a release she personally signed and made available to the Press in Ibadan this morning, the State Director, described the death of the monarch as a big blow and a moral lesson that life is a combination of sweetness and sorrow.
She urged everyone to emulate the late monarch and make the best use of the period one has in order to leave a meaningful imprint on the sands of time.
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Her exact words “We, at the National Orientation Agency, are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin. His short but eventful tenure is a moral lesson on the brevity of life.”
“He ascended the throne on July 12, 2024, and had just celebrated his 90th birthday. One should strive to leave a good memory and earn a good reputation before it is too late.”
“On behalf of the Director General of the National Orientation Agency, Mallam Lanre Isaa-Onilu, the management and the staff of the Oyo State Directorate, I hereby express my heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Oluseyi Makinde, The entire Olubadan-in-Council, the Olubadan’s family and the good citizens of Ibadanland, both at home and in the diaspora. ”
“May His gentle soul rest in perfect peace”
E signed
Mrs Ajolayo Sinmiat Akande,
Oyo State Director,
National Orientation Agency.
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