By Chris Onuoha

The wife of Governor of Osun State, Her Excellency, Amb. Erelu Ngozi Abeni ADELEKE, Fellow NBR, CIML,
Erelu Asoludero of Erinmo Kingdom, Erelu Atunwase of Akola Ijesa Kingdom, has penned a heart warming congratulatory message to the Arole Oduduwa, Oonirisa, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Babatunde Ogunwusi CFR, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife on a gracious marking of his 10 years on the throne.

His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Ogunwusi, the 51st Ooni of Ife ascended the throne of his forefathers shortly after Ooni Okunade Sijuwade joined his ancestors in 2015.

In her message, Erelu Adeleke described Ooni Ogunwusi as one iconic monarch whose leadership quality has continued to inspire hope and pride among the Yoruba people and Nigerians at large.

She said: “I extend my warmest congratulations to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ile-Ife, on the auspicious occasion of his 10th year coronation anniversary.

“Kabiyesi, your reign has been a remarkable decade of wisdom, peace, unity, and outstanding cultural renaissance.

“Your tireless efforts in advancing Yoruba heritage, promoting national cohesion, and fostering development across communities remain truly commendable.

“Indeed, your leadership continues to inspire hope and pride among the Yoruba people and Nigerians at large.

“As you celebrate this significant milestone, I pray that the Almighty God grants you continued strength, long life, divine guidance, and greater accomplishments on the throne of your forefathers.

“May your reign remain peaceful, prosperous, and filled with enduring legacies.

“Congratulations once again, Kaabiyesi !! Long may you reign.

Erelu Adeleke whose humanitarian deeds in Osun State has continued to impact the people of Osun and beyond, said her efforts for such initiative is hinged under her husband, Governor Ademola Adeleke’s people oriented agenda in Osun State.

In addition, she extolled Ooni’s empowerment and developmental impact in Osun, adding that such sterling model stands as inspiring drive that propels her humanitarian impacts.

“As the founder of Esther Adeleke Humanitarian Foundation, my empowerment impacts in the society and Osun State in particular is felt and it will continue to grow even after my husband’s tenure in the office.

“Osun people are dear to me as I have vowed to engage in more developmental projects to reposition the State,” she added.