BEVERLY HILLS, October 14, (THEWILL) – President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed his appreciation of the continued support of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III for the Federal Government’s efforts to accelerate the pace of socio-economic development in Nigeria.
In a congratulatory message to felicitate with the Alaafin on the occasion of his 76th birthday anniversary which comes up Wednesday, October 15, President Jonathan also applauded the monarch’s laudable contributions to peace, harmony and progress in Oyo State and Nigeria.
“On behalf of my family, the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I write to convey warm felicitations to Your Highness on the occasion of your 76th birthday anniversary.
“You have not only continued to use your exalted throne to promote peace, harmony and progress in your kingdom and Oyo State, you have also continued to provide unwavering support for our Administration in our determined quest to reposition our dear nation for enduring stability and sustained growth and development. For this, I thank Your Highness,” President Jonathan said in a statement signed Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati.
Wishing the Alaafin Adeyemi a very happy birthday celebrations, President Jonathan prayed the Almighty God to continue to bless the Alaafin with good health and grant him many more years of worthy service to Oyo State and Nigeria.
