CHAIRMAN YEMI TAIWO, OYO STATE LIBRARY BOARD HONOUR SOUN OF OGBOMOSO ON BIRTHDAY
The Chairman of the Oyo State Library Board, Hon. Yemi Taiwo, alongside the Board’s Management ably led by the esteemed State Librarian, Samuel Awotona, has extended warm felicitations to His Imperial Majesty, the Soun of Ogbomoso Land, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III, on the occasion of his birthday.
This was contained in a goodwill statement issued and signed by Hon. Yemi Taiwo, Chairman of the Oyo State Library Board, on Friday. The statement described the monarch as a symbol of wisdom, resilience, and visionary leadership whose reign continues to inspire his people.
The Board noted that the celebration of the Soun’s birthday is not just a recognition of his personal milestone, but also an opportunity to celebrate his unwavering dedication to the development, peace, and progress of Ogbomoso Land. According to the statement, Oba Olaoye’s reign has been a beacon of unity and a source of inspiration to many within and outside Oyo State.
The Oyo State Library Board highlighted His Majesty’s remarkable contributions to the growth of educational, cultural, and socio-economic development initiatives. Under his guidance, Ogbomoso Land has continued to thrive as a hub of learning, commerce, and cultural preservation, earning respect and admiration across Nigeria.
The statement emphasized that the monarch’s reign has promoted peace and stability while uplifting countless individuals and communities through visionary policies and unwavering support for inclusive growth. His efforts in fostering peaceful coexistence and educational advancement were commended as exemplary.
“As custodians of knowledge and promoters of literacy, we at the Oyo State Library Board recognize the immense value His Majesty places on education, enlightenment, and cultural heritage,” the statement read. “We are proud to identify with a monarch who embodies the ideals of progress, learning, and communal harmony.”
On this auspicious occasion, the Board joined the people of Ogbomoso Land and well-wishers across the globe in praying for the monarch’s continued strength, wisdom, and good health. It expressed confidence that his reign would remain characterized by peace, progress, and prosperity for his people.
The Library Board further reiterated its commitment to supporting the developmental initiatives of the monarch, especially in the areas of literacy promotion, cultural preservation, and community development. It pledged to work closely with His Majesty to nurture an enlightened and culturally vibrant society.
