THE Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has called on the Senate President,
Dr Bukola Saraki, to keep making the youth proud, as he and the younger generation
would continue to look forward to him.
Oba Ogunwusi, who stated this when he visited Saraki in his Abuja residence, on
Wednesday, said it was time for leaders at all levels to rekindle the hope of youths in
the country, by making them comfortable in their pursuits.
In a statement by his aide, the monarch said he visited Saraki in deference to
Saraki’s office as the Senate President and to “give honour to whom it is due.”
He said his exalted office as the Ooni of Ife would not make him forget his primary
constituency, who were the youth of this country, adding that the visit was
memorable for him and the Nigerian youths.
Oba Ogunwusi said: “Today is actually another memorable day for me and entire
youths of this country. For every leadership, there is always a followership. As a
result we have to give honour to whom honour is due.
“It is a great honour today, that I am here to come and respect the office of our
amiable Senate President, because the entire country is obviously looking up to our
leaders. I am here today to preach peace and unity of our dear country.
Saraki, while welcoming the Kabiyesi, said he was highly honoured by the visit of the
royal father and prayed God grant him long life, wisdom and a successful reign.
“It is very important to us and the teaming youth of this country, who constitute
well over 70 per cent of the entire populace. We need to renew their hope. We need
to give them a lot of comfort.
“Like I said earlier, God actually brought me to this exalted position, not by my
power or might; as a result, I should never forget where I was coming from. I will
forever be connected to the youth.
He described the Ooni as a “man of our generation” and said he would continue to
support the monarch in whatever way possible, in order to succeed in his present
assignment as a royal father.
Saraki said: “It is truly a great honour for you to come and visit me. I am truly
honoured by your visit.
“I will always remember this day.”
Nigerian Tribune
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