President Bola Tinubu says the traditional institution remains integral to the country’s development, and called for more support in implementing policies that would directly impact people’s livelihoods.
The President stated this in Abuja when he received the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Abdulhakeem Owoade I, his wife, Abiwumi, and a delegation of other traditional rulers from Oyo State.
He congratulated the Alaafin on his coronation the historic throne, assuring the royal father of his prayers and support.
“It is a great joy for me and a great honour. Your ascendancy to the throne of your fathers is historic. It is the will of God and the heart of the people. “I am following up on your foresight for development, your humility, and the fact that you uphold the traditions of your people. “The inherited tradition is the making of the Almighty God. Your ascendancy to the throne – like my becoming a president is the divine will of the Almighty God,” he said.
President Tinubu commended the traditional council for the ease in nominating and crowning the 46th Alaafin following Oba Lamidi Adeyemi’s passing on April 22, 2022.
The King commended the President for his economic reforms, infrastructural development, instituting social welfare, youth empowerment, and improvement in security and investments in agriculture.
“We understand that national transformation is not by government alone. It is built when ancient wisdom meets modern governance. When institutions, old and new, work hand-in-hand,” he said