Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, has congratulated Femi Fani-Kayode, former minister of aviation, on his successful screening by the senate for an ambassadorial role.
The monarch described the development as a worthy honour to
the people of Ifeland and Osun state.
Ogunwusi, who conveyed his message in a statement issued by
Sooko Elugbaju, Sooko Omoniyi and the ambassador plenipotentiary to the Ooni,
said Fani-Kayode’s appointment is a source of pride to the throne and the
entire Ife kingdom.
According to the Ooni, the people of Ifeland and Osun state
are “delighted by this honour done to one of our sons,” noting that Fani-Kayode
hails from the distinguished Gbúede lineage, a family whose contributions to
law, governance, faith and community advancement span four generations.
He highlighted the legacy of Fani-Kayode’s father, the late
Remi Fani-Kayode, a former deputy premier of the defunct Western region; his
grandfather, Adedapo Kayode, the third Nigerian to be appointed as a judge; and
his great-grandfather, Emmanuel Kayode, one of the earliest missionaries to
Ile-Ife, who pioneered notable social reforms.
The Ooni praised the former minister’s service to his
people, especially the appointment of many Osun indigenes into strategic
parastatals when he was in charge of the aviation ministry, noting that
Fani-Kayode “has distinguished himself as a lover of his people.”
“Kabiyesi, the Ooni, expresses pride and joy while wishing
you continued success and grace in your new role as ambassador of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria,” the statement reads.
The royal father said he is confident that Fani-Kayode would
deliver even more impactful service at the federal level.
Ooni also expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Tinubu
for what he described as a remarkable honour done not only to Fani-Kayode but
to the people of Ifeland.
“May the Lord bless the President and Commander-in-Chief of
the Armed Forces of Nigeria. God bless Nigeria,” he added.
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