Oba Aromolaran’s Contributions to Nation Building ‘ll Remain A Landmark – BANIK

Former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Osun State, Prince Adebayo Adeleke (BANIK) has emphasized that the contributions of the late Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran to education system and nation building would forever remain a landmark in the history of Nigeria.

He gave the description of the revered monarch who died at 86, as he sympathized with the Owa-in-council and the people of Ijeshaland on the transition of Oba Aromolaran.

BANIK, in a statement made available to newsmen, described the loss of the prominent monarch as painful, huge and monumental loss and a closure of a very important chapter in Ijeshaland and traditional rulership.

He noted that the late Oba Aromolaran distinguished himself not only as a first class traditional ruler but as a renowned educationist, father figure, peacemaker, nation builder, who was very honest, frank and firm during his lifetime.

Prince Adeleke said the late Oba Aromolaran left worthy legacies that would continue to benefit generations yet unborn and had immortalized himself in the hearts of the people.

He expressed regrets that the wise counsel of the deceased would be greatly missed, as he was a respected king looked up to for guidance by all and sundry.

While praying for the peaceful repose of the soul of the deceased, BANIK prayed God to grant the family, the Owa Obokun-in-Council, the people of Ijesa land, the fortitude to bear the loss.