Ooni Sijuade, an epitome of humility, honesty – VP Osinbajo

 The Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has
described the late Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade,
as an epitome of humility and honesty.

Osinbajo made this statement at the Inter-religious
farewell service in honour of Ooni at his palace in Ile-
Ife, Osun, on Friday.
The vice-president also described Sijuade as an
exemplary ruler, who did so much to uphold the high
traditions and culture of Yoruba people.
Osinbajo said, “all over the world, places where the
Yoruba culture is celebrated, the Ooni was very well
recognised.”
He said that the achievements of Sijuwade were
worth celebrating and that the monarch would live on
with his legacy enshrined in Yoruba history.
Similarly, Gov. Rauf Aregbesola lauded the late Ooni
for a life well lived and for being a good role model
to other Obas (traditional rulers).
The governor, who was represented by Mr Moshood
Adeoti, the Secretary to the State Government, said
in a speech that he received news of the death of
Sijuwade with shock.
He said the Ooni was a pacesetter who led the Osun
Council of Obas with sincerity and honesty and that
he would always be celebrated.
He said the Ooni was the chief custodian of Yoruba
culture who would be greatly missed.
Aregbesola prayed for the repose of the soul of the
Ooni and that God grant his family the fortitude to
bear the loss.