The paramount ruler of Ogbomoso kingdom, Osun State, the Soun of Ogbomosho, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, has praised Gombe State as a beacon of peace, progress, and harmonious coexistence in Nigeria.
The Yoruba Monarch stated this during a courtesy visit to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya in Gombe, where he expressed his admiration remarkable atmosphere of stability and infrastructural growth in the state.
Oba Olaoye, who is on a week-long visit to the state, noted that Gombe surpassed his expectations in fostering unity and maintaining a clean, secure environment.
“I took a walk at night to see things for myself across major streets of Gombe metropolis, and what I saw was remarkable. Even in Ogbomosho, we do not have such beautiful streetlights. Gombe is clean, peaceful, and safe,” he stated.
Impressed by the economic potential of the state, the traditional ruler announced his intention to relocate one of his businesses to Gombe State, inspired by its conducive environment for commerce and investment.
“We do not work at night in Ogbomosho because of darkness, but with what I have seen here, I am inspired. I am assuring you that I will move one of my companies to Gombe State to contribute to its thriving economy,” he declared.
Responding, Governor Inuwa Yahaya, attributed the peaceful coexistence in Gombe State to the strong social bonds among its diverse communities, while acknowledging the contributions of the Yoruba community to the economic growth of the state.
Governor Yahaya praised Oba Olaoye for defying negative narratives about the Northeast to visit.
“As a dogged leader, you defied discouraging impressions and fulfilled your promise of coming to Gombe. This visit has rekindled the historic bond between Gombe and Ogbomosho. Be assured that we will reciprocate this goodwill in due course,” the Governor stated.
Meanwhile, the Emir of Gombe, Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, also appreciated the visit as a testament to the deep-rooted ties between Gombe and Ogbomosho, highlighting their long history of trade, intermarriage, and cultural exchange.
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