Awujale to Host Emir of Kano Today

James Sowole in Abeokuta

The Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland,  IOba  Sikiru Adetona  Ogbagba II, will today host the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, on a royal visit along with eight officials of the Kano Emirate.

The proposed visit of the Emir, was disclosed by the Onigegewura of Akile Ijebu, Chief Tunde Oladunjoye, in a statement.

Oladunjoye quoted a letter from the palace of the Emir notifying the Awujale palace the purpose of the visit and which was personally signed by the Emir.

The letter read: “I humbly write to notify His Royal Majesty,the Awujale of ljebu-land of our resolve to pay a Royal Visit to ljebu Ode Kingdom, Ogun State, on Wednesday, 22nd May, 2024 with an entourage of 8 officials of Kano Emirate.

”The purpose of our visit is to pay our respect to His Majesty with intention to strengthen the cordial relationship that has been in existence for several years between Awujale of ljebu-land and our father, the late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero of blessed memory.

“At the same time, we will seize the opportunity to felicitate with His Majesty for attaining the age of 90 years, as well as been on the throne for 64 years.

“While we pray and hope the trip will be successful, and we meet Your Majesty in good health, please accept, the assurance of our esteem regards.

“Allah Ya kare mutuncin mu da addinin mu. Allah Ya bamu lafiya da zaman lafiya (May God protect our honor and our religion. May God grant us health and peace).

The visit will hold at the GRA Ijebu Ode residence of Kabiyesi Awujale between 12.00 noon and 2.00pm.