ALASE CONGRATULATES AKEREDOLU, DEJI, OTHERS ON NATIONAL AWARDS
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The Alase of Ase-Akoko in Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Aderemi Ilesanmi Ogidan has congratulated Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi and four other Indigenes of the state on the national honour conferred on them by President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR.
The Governor received the National Honours Award of the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) while the Chairman Council of Obas in Ondo State, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi received the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR).
Other recipients, who are indigenes of the state are the Olowa of Igbara-Oke, Oba Francis Adefarakanmi Agbede, OFR; the Special Adviser on Health to the Governor, Prof. Adedayo Faduyile, OON; Prince Rotimi Ibidapo, Officer of the Order of Niger (OON) and Chief Akin Aruwajoye, OON.
According to a statement from the palace, “the awards bestowed on Akeredolu and Deji are well deserved considering their contributions to nation building and a peaceful Nigeria”.
”The award is definitely a testimony to his various efforts at ensuring peace and security in the land, especially in Ondo communities and national development”, the statement reads.
“The governor’s fearless spirit and courage in defending the territorial boundaries of Ondo State against all odds and his belief in one indivisible Nigeria is a hallmark noticed for all to see”.
Oba Aderemi Ogidan describes Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, the Deji of Akure as “a pride not only to Akure Kingdom but to Nigeria at large. His reign has been peaceful and has brought rapid development to his domain. He is an advocate of Yoruba Cultural Heritage and will never discriminate against any tribe”.
Oba Aderemi Ogidan charges the governor and other recipients of the national honour to see the awards as a call to continue to do more and contribute to national unity of Nigeria.
Oba Aderemi Ilesanmi Ogidan also congratulated Olowa of Igbara-Oke, Oba Francis Adefarakanmi Agbede and others for a well deserved honour.
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