President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Olakulehin, on his 90th birthday, praising the monarch for his enduring legacy, wisdom, and commitment to national unity and cultural preservation.

In a statement on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described the nonagenarian monarch as “a custodian of Yoruba tradition and a revered elder statesman whose life exemplifies service, sacrifice, and stewardship.”

He said, “As you mark nine decades of a life well lived in service, sacrifice, and stewardship, and on your first anniversary on the throne of your forefathers, we honour not only your longevity but also your immense contributions to community development and national unity.”

The President noted that Oba Olakulehin, who turns 90 on July 5 (today) and marks one year on the throne on July 12, “embodies the rare blend of age-old wisdom, service, and enduring leadership through decades of selfless dedication to nation-building.”

He commended the monarch’s reign for promoting peace and progress across Ibadanland and described him as a foremost traditional ruler who has devoted his life to preserving Yoruba culture and identity.

President Tinubu joined the people of Ibadan, the traditional institution, and well-wishers across Nigeria and beyond in celebrating the monarch’s life and achievements.

“President Tinubu prays for strength, grace, sound health, and a longer life for Kabiyesi, while his throne continues to symbolise peace, prosperity, and pride for generations to come,” Onanuga said.