Olubadan, an accomplished Nigerian – Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi
Ambode on Wednesday extended his
heartfelt commiserations to the people of
Ibadan and Oyo State Government over the
death of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba
Samuel Odulana Odugade 1. Oba Odulana,
who was born on April 14, 1914 and
became the Olubadan in July 2007, passed
on at the age of 101 on Tuesday evening
in his palace in the Monatan area of
Ibadan.
The Governor, in a statement signed by his
Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna,
described the late monarch as a well
accomplished Nigerian, who cut his teeth
in various positions of office he occupied
during his hay days.“Oba Odulana was an
accomplished Nigerian in the true sense of
the word. He gave his all to serve the
country in various capacities. He was a
seasoned civil servant and a thoroughbred
politician which eventually saw him
become a Minister in the First Republic.
“His contributions towards the
establishment of both primary and
secondary schools in various parts of the
old Western Region of Nigeria cannot be
forgotten in a hurry”, Governor Ambode
said. While commiserating with the family
of the late traditional ruler and the people
of the state, he urged them to take solace
in the fact that the deceased was a devout
Christian, humanist and respected
traditional ruler who gave his life to the
service of God and to humanity.
“He lived a fulfilled life and will be
remembered as a peace loving monarch
who served his people selflessly until his
glorious exit. He will be sorely missed for
his wise counsel and his passion for
unity. “On behalf of the good people of
Lagos State, I wish to express our heartfelt
condolence to the people of Oyo State,
especially the people of Ibadan over the
death of this highly respected monarch.
May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace,”
the Governor said.