The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakunlehin, Ige Olakulehin 1, has urged the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, to continue playing the positive roles he has been playing in the promotion of religious tolerance in the country.
Oba Olakulehin, who received the Sultan of Sokoto at his new palace at Oke Aremo, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Sunday, November 17, gave these words of encouragement to his guest, whom he described as a harbinger of peace and harmony.
The Sultan was accompanied to the Olubadan Palace by the Deputy Governor of Oyo, Barrister Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, President of Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) and Deputy President-General of Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo and other leaders of the Organisation.
Oba Olakulehin, who spoke through the Ekaarun Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief (Senator) Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, commended the Sultan for what he has been doing as the co-chairman of Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC).
The monarch, while speaking further, encouraged the Sultan to continue in what he has been doing in order to promote religious harmony and tolerance across the country.
“The Olubadan appreciates your attendance at his coronation in July this year. He also appreciates your visit today.
“The Olubadan thanks you for the roles you have been playing in preaching religious tolerance and harmony in the country.
“The Olubadan implores you to continue to play your role as the co-chairman of Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC)”.
Earlier in his speech, the Sultan said that he has visited Ibadan more than any other city in the South West region.
“I wish the Olubadan more years on the throne. As I said earlier, I am not new to Ibadan. We are all brothers”.
The event was witnessed by Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Kolawole Adegbola, Ekerin Olubadan, Oba Salawudeen Hamidu Ajibade, Ekerin Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin and Ekaarun Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief (Senator) Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli.
(Source: Federal Information Centre, Ibadan)
