The head of the Odusuwa race Worldwide & Permanent Chairman, Southern Nigeria Traditional Council(SNTRC), Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ile-Ife heartily felicitates with The ODOLE OODUA, High Chief Sir Dr. Kesington Adebunkola Adebutu, KJW, CFR, CON, FISM, on the momentous celebration of his 90th birthday Anniversary.
The House of Oduduwa under the esteemed leadership of Oonirinsa rejoices with this rare gem, a man of boundless generosity, unwavering patriotism and a lifelong devotion to the progress of humanity. The Odole Oodua is a worthy Yoruba leader, an illustrious member of Oduduwa race, a detribalised Nigerian and a Pan Africanist per excellence whose life epitomizes the values of service, philanthropy and community development.Through his numerous charitable interventions, educational endowments, and humanitarian gestures, he has touched countless lives across the Yoruba nation and beyond.
Indeed, Sir Kesington Adebutu stands today as a perfect replacement of the sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who once held the revered title of Odole Oodua, a sacred position originally pioneered by the legendary Oranmiyan, the great warrior son of Oduduwa. Like the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo and the erudite Chief J.K. Ajayi, who also held this prestigious position, Sir Adebutu has distinguished himself as a worthy custodian of Yoruba heritage and an unrelenting advocate of progress and unity among the people.
Since his installation as Odole Oodua, he has performed beyond reasonable doubt, fulfilling the duties of this noble office not only within Ile-Ife, the cradle of the Yoruba race but also across the larger Oduduwa race including Yoruba speaking states in Nigerian and in diaspora and natives of other racial groups associated with the Odduwa worldwide.His unparalleled commitment to cultural preservation, social welfare and economic empowerment continues to reflect the dignity and spirit of Oduduwa himself.
The House of Oduduwa has no regrets whatsoever in bestowing this sacred mantle upon this prolific giant, whose humility, wisdom and benevolence have consistently uplifted the Yoruba nation.
As he marks this milestone of nine decades in good health and divine grace, we pray that Olodumare, the Supreme Creator, together with the ancestors of the Odole lineage will continue to guide, bless and strengthen him. May his remaining years on earth be filled with peace, joy and fulfillment and may his legacy of service and love endure through generations.
Happy birthday sir!
Afon a gbo ko to wo!
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