The remains of the Olona of Ada in Boripe Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Theophelus Abimbola , on Friday were interred amid praises and commendations.
The funeral service in his honour held at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Ada was attended by dignitaries across the country.
Among those in attendance were the chairman of Boripe North Local Council Development Area, Hon. Ismaila Idowu, the chairman of the MicCom Wire and Cable, Engr. Tunde Ponle, a community leader, Prince Niyi Adetona, the estate valuer, Bode Adediji, the editor of the Nation Newspapers, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji, Oba Abdul-Rasheed Olabomi, among others.
In his sermon, the Rt. Revd. James Popoola, the deceased monarch was described as God-fearing and a man that has passion for the development of his domain, which he ruled for about twenty four years.
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He praised late Oba Abioye for his humility and for providing an exemplary leadership for his people, noting that his reign had brought “rapid development” to Ada.
The cleric, who advised Nigerians to emulate the deceased monarch’s style of leadership, also noted that Ada witnessed peace and unity during his reign, adding that his domain cultivated friendship with neighbouring communities and therefore fast track development in the area.
Saying the monarch had played his role effectively while alive, the cleric advised Nigerians to always think of heaven, where he said they are meant to live till eternity.
He further advised Nigerians to live in peace and unity with one another so as to make life worth living.
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