The Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II exudes class, panache, allure, and sartorial elegance everywhere he goes.
On Thursday, October 17, the Ojaja II turned 50, and dignitaries from all walks of life gathered to celebrate the esteemed monarch who holds the exclusive title of Arole Oodua.
Leading the roll call of dignitaries who attended one of the lined-up activities for the 50th birthday celebrations was Her Excellency, the First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu.
The monarch began the celebrations with meaningful activities for the people of Ile-Ife and its environs.
Earlier in the year, the monarch had, in conjunction with partners, declared open a world-class hospital in the Lekki area of Lagos.
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However, for his birthday, he unveiled the newly completed Ojaja Hostel, commissioned a 2.7-kilometer road, and a pavilion was also named in the honour of the First Lady, all at the Obafemi Awolowo University.
Ooni, who doesn’t wear a wristwatch acknowledged his role as a father to all, and celebrated his birthday by impacting positively in the lives of the people and promoting socio-economic initiatives in collaboration with Nigerian youths.
It won’t be out of place to spoil the monarch with 50 different garlands as he turns 50.
