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Oba Oyewumi Ajagungbade II lived fulfilled life – Makinde
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, says the late Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Oyewumi Ajagungbade II, lived a fulfilled life.
Makinde said this assertions on Saturday in Ogbomoso, at a reception/state burial ceremony organised for the late traditional ruler.
The governor said that Ogbomosoland and Oyo State in general, witnessed development during the reign of the late traditional ruler.
He prayed for the repose of the soul of Oba Ajagungbade II, as well as the former Gov. Adebayo Alao-Akala, who also hailed from Ogbomoso.
While appreciating the people of Ogbomoso, the governor informed them that his administration would soon flag off the Ogbomoso-Iseyin Road.
He assured the people of Ogbomosoland that the infrastruture development of the ancient town and the entire state remained a priority for his government.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the final burial ceremony of the traditional ruler had In attendance at the ceremony were the Minister of Youths and Sport, Mr Sunday Dare; former Military Administrator of Oyo State, Maj.-Gen. Oladayo Popoola and Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun.
Others were Chief of Staff to the state governor, Segun Ogunwuyi; Oyo State Head of Service, Alhaja Ololade Agboola; Deputy Chief of Staff, AbdulMajeed Mogbonjubola; Commissioners; Special Advisers and Local Government Chairmen.
NAN
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