Oyo State Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde has lauded the contributions of the late Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Mohood Lekan Balogun to the stability of the Ibadan traditional system, saying that the monarch also contributed immensely to the development of Ibadan and Oyo State in general.
The Governor gave commendation during his condolence visit to family of the late Oba at the Alarere Palace of Oba Balogun where he was received by the younger brother of Oba Balogun, Senator Kola Balogun, the wives of Oba Balogun, Olori Olayinka, Olori Olufumilayo and Olori Kalimat Balogun and some members of Alli Iwo family.
The Governor Oba Lekan Balogun as a simple and jovial person who contributed immensely to the development of Ibadan and Oyo State in general Earlier in his welcome address a former state Head of Service, Chief Tajudeen Aremu on behalf of Alli Iwo family, appreciated the visit of Governor Seyi Makinde, affirming that the Governor was supportive to the late monarch during his life time.
While speaking on behalf of the immediate family, the first daughter of Oba Balogun, Mrs Funmilayo Osinowo, also expressed gratitude to Governor Makinde for supporting the late monarch while he was alive, as she called for more support to the family.
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