Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has urged Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, to assist in the drive towards nation building.
Governor Soludo was speaking when he received the Ooni on a courtesy call at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia.
The Governor described the Ooni as a bridge builder, going by his antecedents and wealth of experience garnered through his many travels around the country and the world, pointing out that traditional institutions are the building blocks to ensure the stability of the country.
He emphasized that a stable institution is the source of stability for the nation, and asked leaders to see everyone as one people and the country as one entity.
The Governor who canvassed support for the President to succeed, described the Ooni as a symbol of national and global outlook, stressing the need for leaders likes the Ooni to emerge as bridge builder, for national healing.
The Ooni, while presenting a gift of artwork to Governor Soludo asked him to keep initiating innovations to transform the society.
He recalled the glorious days and achievements of Governor Soludo at the Central Bank of Nigeria and encouraged him to continue his selfless service to the society.
The Ooni was accompanied on the visit by some royal dignitaries
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