The 20th coronation anniversary and 80th birthday celebration of His Royal Majesty, Oba Rafiu Ishola Babatunde Balogun, the Elejinrin of Ejinrin Kingdom, has come and gone but the memory lingers on.
Ekohotblog gathers that Dignitaries, monarchs, and community members gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of a king described as a man of peace, unity, and progress.
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In an exclusive interview with EkoHotBlog, Olori Fatima Balogun, the wife of Kabiyesi, expressed her gratitude to God and sheds light on the remarkable legacy her husband has built over the years.
“We give all glory, thanks, and adoration to the Most High God for sparing our lives to witness this remarkable celebration.
Kabiyesi’s legacy is evident and still unfolding. By the special grace of God, his reign has left a footprint that will be known to the entire community and beyond.
He is a man of God with a golden heart, committed to taking the kingdom to greater heights,” Olori Fatima stated.
Highlighting Kabiyesi’s character, she described him as a God-fearing leader with a commitment to peace.
“Kabiyesi is known as a man of peace who builds unity among his people, his colleagues, and the entire Oba division.
His reign has brought harmony not only to Ejinrin Kingdom but to Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole. He is trustworthy, straightforward, and dedicated to the well-being of his subjects and the nation at large.”
The event attracted numerous dignitaries, monarchs, and investors who came to celebrate and explore opportunities in Ejinrin.
Olori Fatima acknowledged their presence and the potential impact of their contributions.
“The dignitaries and investors present at this celebration have shown interest in developing our community.
Historically, Ejinrin was a hub for commerce, especially by waterways. With Kabiyesi’s vision, we are witnessing renewed interest in making Ejinrin a habitable and thriving place for business and development,” she noted.
Olori Fatima also shared her message of hope and prayer for the kingdom and its people.
“My message to Kabiyesi is that God will continue to strengthen him and grant him the grace to achieve all his aims and objectives for Ejinrin Kingdom.
For the people, I urge them to continue praying for Kabiyesi and myself, as well as to maintain peace and unity in the community. Peace is essential for growth, and Kabiyesi has always championed this.”
She concluded by expressing profound gratitude to the media and organizers of the event.
“I appreciate Eko Hot Blog and its team for their dedication to promoting this event and the kingdom.
I also extend my gratitude to Otunba T. J. Abass the CEO Ekohotblog, for his outstanding contributions. May God bless and strengthen you all.”
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