Oladimeji felicitates Olofa of Offa on 16th coronation anniversary
* Says monarch a pacesetter
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Founder of the Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr) Abdur-Raheem Oladimeji, has congratulated the Olofa of Offa, HRM Oba Mufutau Mohammed Gbadamosi Oloyede Okikiola, Ajagungbade I, Esuwoye II, on his 16th coronation anniversary on the throne of his forebears.
In his congratulatory message, Oladimeji, who is the Jagunmolu of Igbomina land, Arogundade of Lagos and Baba Oba of Offa, noted that Offa and its environs had in the past 16 years witnessed appreciable growth and development, describing the First Class Monarch as a pacesetter.
He said: “The First Class traditional ruler, prior to his ascension to the stool, had made himself a rallying point for the people of Offa with his personal interventions on the developmental activities of the ancient town.”
The Baba Oba of Offa also recalled the employment opportunities the frontline monarch had created through his firm upon his installation as the custodian of customs and tradition of the community, adding that the traditional ruler had also, through his humane disposition and personality, endeared himself to the hearts of the people.
The Al-Hikmah University founder added that Oba Gbadamosi is also at the forefront of mobilising his sons and daughters across the globe for self-help projects and as well as for safety and security of the community.
Describing the last 16th year as historic in the annals of the ancient city, Oladimeji prayed to the Almighty Allah to grant Olofa of Offa sound health and longevity of life to be able to do more for the people of Offa.
“I take this moment to congratulate the Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Mohammed Gbadamosi Oloyede Okikiola, Ajagungbade I, Esuwoye II, on his 16th year installation anniversary as traditional ruler of the ancient town of Offa.
“It is indeed a glorious time for the people of Offa and Ibolo Land that the last 16 years had brought unprecedented development to the community, especially in the areas of self-help and funded projects as a result of personal mobilization effort of Olofa of Offa,” his congratulatory message partly read.
