Governor Oyebanji Celebrates Ewi Of Ado Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe, At 79
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has extended warm congratulations to the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, His Royal Majesty Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe, on his 79th birthday. The governor hailed the first-class monarch as a beacon of exemplary leadership and a key partner in the state’s development efforts.
In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, Governor Oyebanji described Oba Adejugbe as a “visionary leader” who leverages his influence and extensive network for the growth and prosperity of Ado Ekiti. According to Oyebanji, the monarch’s contributions have positioned the town as a thriving and accommodating state capital.
“Standing strong, healthy, and focused at 79 with an enviable record of accomplishments calls for celebration,” the governor stated. He highlighted Oba Adejugbe’s enduring commitment to Ekiti State’s development, noting the monarch’s readiness to support initiatives aimed at advancing the state.
The governor praised the Ewi’s resourcefulness, generosity, and wise counsel, which have earned him the respect of past and present leaders across political divides. Reflecting on the monarch’s pivotal role in the movement for Ekiti State’s creation in the 1990s, Oyebanji lauded him as a transformative leader who continues to champion noble causes for the state.
“Oba Adejugbe’s life has been a blessing not only to the indigenes of Ado Ekiti but also to non-indigenes. His fatherly disposition and inclusive leadership have made Ado Ekiti a peaceful and prosperous community where people from diverse backgrounds coexist harmoniously,” Oyebanji added.
The governor commended the monarch’s efforts in fostering unity and development, emphasizing the transformation of Ado Ekiti into a thriving hub for investment and culture under his reign.
“On behalf of myself, my wife, and the good people of Ekiti State, I congratulate Kabiyesi, HRM Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe, and wish him good health, long life, and more impactful years on the throne of his forebears,” the statement concluded.
As Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe celebrates this milestone, his legacy of visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the progress of Ekiti State continues to inspire admiration and respect.
