The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq says traditional rulers have been instrumental to nation-building, peace, and development
The Governor spoke in Ipee, Oyun Local Government Area of the state, where he attended the 20th coronation and 60th birthday anniversaries of the Onipe Oba Muftau Adebayo Lawal Titiloye III.
AbdulRazaq commended the Onipe for keeping Ipee peaceful and progressive, and congratulated him on his successes on the throne adding that the administration holds them in high esteem for their strategic roles.
“I therefore congratulate Your Royal Highness and wish you well on the throne
“We are proud of you, especially the way you kept this kingdom together for the past twenty years. With your career, starting from the Kwara State Polytechnic, to Zamfara, back to your throne here, you have left a good record. The government is happy with you.”
Oba Lawal, for his part, said the present administration has made life memorable for the people of Ipee community with different laudable projects.
The monarch commended Governor AbdulRazaq for the elevation of the stool of Onipe of Ipee and the comprehensive renovation of primary and secondary schools, among other projects.
“We cannot pray for and thank the government enough for making the lives of our children and indeed everybody comfortable, and for improving the lots of our community. I want all Ipee people, both at home and in the diaspora, to continue to thank the government for giving us a sense of belonging in the State
“Twenty years of my reign have been remarkable. It has been a time of goodwill, close rapport, understanding and fulfillment. It is worthy of note that everybody has played their parts to keep Ipee moving. I thank God.”
National President Ipee Progressive Union (IPU), Engr Moshood Abiodun Anifowose, said Ipee has continued to witness peace and development under the monarch, praying to God to strengthen him more and continue to accord his reign monumental achievements.
The Governor, who joined them at the ward meeting, mentioned some of his administration’s achievements and his efforts to transform the state.
He encouraged them to continue to spread the news about the recorded feats of the administration ahead of the 2023 general election.
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