Olubadan of Ibadan is 99, I join Mr President to say Happy Birthday

RESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has sent birthday greetings to the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Samuel Odulana who turned 99 Sunday.

The President, in a statement through his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Dr. Rueben Abati, described the frontline monarch as a great ruler who had used his vast experience in serving his people and ensuring peace and stability.

The President noted that Oba Odulana has deployed his immense experience, knowledge and wisdom for the great benefit of his people since his assumption of the ancient throne of Ibadanland.

Jonathan prays that God Almighty who has already blessed the Olubadan with such extraordinary longevity will grant him many more years of good health and commendable service to his community and the nation.

“President Jonathan joins the people of Ibadan and the Olubadan’s friends and well-wishers across the country in looking forward with great anticipation to Oba Odulana’s historic attainment of the age of 100 years next year.