A renowned philanthropist and the Asiwaju Adini Musulumi of Ibadanland, Arc Hassan Giwa, has joined others to send his good wishes to the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Senator) Rashidi Ladoja on his coronation ceremony and 81st birthday anniversary.
Giwa, who is the founder of Hassan Olawale Giwa (HOG) Foundation, described the coincidence in the birthday anniversary and coronation ceremony of the Olubadan-designate as the moments that are divinely destined by the almighty Allah.
The Ibadan-born Islamic leader gave this insight in a congratulatory message he personally signed and made available to journalists on Thursday.
Arc Giwa expressed confidence in the leadership qualities of the former Governor, and now Olubadan of Ibadanland to foster unity, build connections to promote culture of peace, progress, and prosperity among the people.
“As a true son of the soil and the Asiwaju Adini Musulumi of Ibadanland, I congratulate my father, the Olubadan of Ibadanland-designate, Kabiyesi, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Senator) Rashidi Adewolu Akanmu Ladoja, on the occasion of his 81st birthday anniversary and the official presentation of Staff and Instruments of Office as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.
“The coincidence in the birthday anniversary and coronation ceremony of our new Olubadan of Ibadan-designate can only be described as the moments that have been divinely destined by the almighty Allah.
“Like majority of indigenes and residents of Ibadan and beyond, I am confident in your leadership qualities, abilities and capabilities to foster unity, build connections to encourage peace, progress, and prosperity among the people.
“On behalf of my family and the entire Muslim faithful in Ibadanland, I congratulate you Kabiyesi and I pray that almighty Allah gives you sound health and wisdom to lead Ibadan in peace and prosperity for many years.
“Your reign will usher in peace and harmony to Ibadan, Oyo State and by extension to Nigeria.
“Kabiyesi, Oba Adewolu!”
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