Tinubu Confers GCON On Awujale Of Ijebuland
President Bola Tinubu has conferred the Grand Commander of the Order of Niger on the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona.
The President gave the honour at the 90th birthday ceremony of the paramount ruler held at the Oba Sikiru Adetona School of Governance, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State.
Tinubu who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, also announced that the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos has been directed to take over the management of Oba Sikiru Adetona School of Governance which the royal father bequeathed to the university.
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The President described Awujale as an extraordinary royal father and hero of Nigeriaโs democracy who is adored all over the country for his sincerity of purpose and courage in the face of any adversity threatening national development.
The event also featured the presentation of a book โReinventing Governance in Nigeria: The Oba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona Modelโ as well as the Oba Sikiru Annual Professorial Chair lecture delivered by Prof Akinsola Agagu.
