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Monarch’s 25 year anniversary: Eze Njoku extoles virtues of Oba Mooruf Ojoola of Ejigboland

Exe Njoku and Oba Mooruf of Ejigbo

Emmanuel lkpeama

Oba Mooruf Adekunle Adisa Ojoola, the Ojon of Ejigbo in Lagos State has been described as a patriotic elder statesman who has given his all for the unity, and cordial relationship of his community and Nigeria at large.

Eze Ndigbo of Aigbaka Ejigbo Lagos,Eze (Amb) Nicholas Emenike Njoku made the remarks in his congratulatory message to the monarch on his 25years on the throne as Oba of Ejigbo.

Eze Njoku thanked God for the gift of the monarch to humanity. The paramount ruler he said belongs to the class of those who not only attained great height but live to be widely celebrated.

He went further to describe the monarch as one who has immensely contributed in setting cultural agenda of Lagos State and committed to the promotion of the rich cultural narrative of the yoruba nation.

“It is with a sense of pride and admiration that I sought to share in the joy of this anniversary because Oba Mooruf Adisa is a man who has continually made unbiased and objective contribution to local and state discourse, his giant strides on the throne are worthy of commendation and emulation and for this reason the lgbo community has decided to felicitate with him on this day “he stated.

The monarch who is an Ambassador with the United Nations restated the commitment of the Igbo Speaking Community to a robust partnership with the yoruba community in the best interest of the good people of Ejigbo, however prayed to God almighty to grant Oba Mooruf Adisa good health and protection as he celebrates many more fruitful years on the throne.

Lending his voice, Chief Engr. Imah Richard noted that the Oba of Ejigbo has always craved to ensure that the unity of the yoruba community and that of other ethnic groups especially the Igbo Speaking Community are galvanized for the development of his community.