The Olowu of Kuta Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oba (Dr.) Hameed Adekunle Makama Oyelude, Tegbosun III, CON, has congratulated the Olowu of Owu Abeokuta, His Royal Majesty Oba Prof. Saka Adelola Matemilola, Olúyálọ̀ Ọ̀tílẹ́ta VII, on the occasion of his coronation anniversary.
In a goodwill message issued by the monarch on Sunday, Oba Oyelude described the anniversary as a celebration of God’s grace and a reflection of the remarkable leadership that has characterised the reign of the Olowu of Owu Abeokuta since his ascension to the throne.
Olowu-Kuta praised Oba Matemilola for his unwavering commitment to promoting peace, unity, the preservation of Yoruba cultural heritage and sustainable development in Owu Abeokuta.
According to him, the Olowu of Owu Abeokuta has continued to demonstrate visionary leadership, earning admiration and respect from traditional institutions and the wider public across Nigeria.
Oba Oyelude noted that the monarch’s dedication to the progress of his kingdom has strengthened communal harmony and reinforced the enduring relevance of traditional institutions in national development.
He prayed that Almighty God would continue to bless Oba Matemilola with good health, divine wisdom and renewed strength to provide purposeful leadership for the people of Owu Abeokuta.
The Olowu of Kuta also wished the revered monarch many more prosperous years on the throne, expressing confidence that his reign would continue to usher in peace, progress and sustainable development across the kingdom.
Oba Oyelude further reaffirmed the strong bond of brotherhood among traditional rulers, stressing the need for continued collaboration in preserving the rich Yoruba cultural heritage, promoting peaceful coexistence and supporting the socio-economic development of their respective communities.
He concluded that the exemplary leadership of the Olowu of Owu Abeokuta would continue to inspire future generations and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of traditional institutions in Nigeria.
It was Gathered by ENTRUST REPORTERS that His Royal Majesty Oba Prof. Saka Adelola Matemilola, Olúyálọ̀ Ọ̀tílẹ́ta VII was announced in August 2022 as the Olowu of Owu Abeokuta, while the staff of office was presented to him by the Ogun State Government in October 2022.
