Obi Applauds Awujale’s GCON Honour, Lauds His Contributions To Nation-Building

• Peter Obi Congratulates Awujale of Ijebuland on GCON Conferment

• Celebrates Monarch’s 90th Birthday, 64 Years on Throne

• Commends Endowment of Governance School at Olabisi Onabanjo University

Eko Hot Blog reports that in a series of heartfelt posts, former presidential candidate Peter Obi extended his congratulations to the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, on his conferment of the Grand Commander of the Order of Nigeria (GCON).

Moreover, Obi celebrated the monarch’s 90th birthday and 64th anniversary on the throne.

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Acknowledging the Awujale’s impact, Obi stated, “As one of the longest-reigning monarchs in the nation, whose reign has brought peace and progress among your people, and continues to contribute in many ways towards building a better nation, you deserve to be well celebrated.”

Furthermore, Obi commended the Awujale’s endowment of a Professorial Chair in Governance at the Department of Political Science at Olabisi Onabanjo University, commissioned as the School of Postgraduate Studies.

“Driven by your love for a better nation, and following your desire to equip future Nigerian leaders with the right leadership education and training, you endowed a Professorial Chair in Governance,” he stated.

Expressing admiration for the monarch’s contributions, Obi added, “We, therefore, celebrate your impact, patriotism, and nationalism. Your fatherly guidance and words of wisdom are always appreciated.”

Additionally, Obi extended his well-wishes to the Awujale, saying, “As you mark your birthday and continue to reign in honour, I pray God continues to bless you with good health and wisdom.”

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Unfortunately, due to inclement weather and flight diversions, Obi was unable to attend the celebrations in Ijebu-Ode. However, he assured, “I will arrange to come and pay my respects in the near future.”

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