Alaafin of Oyo urged to foster unity among Yoruba Obas

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has been urged to foster unity among traditional rulers across Yorubaland to boost cultural heritage and regional development. The appeal came from the National Old Students Association of Baptist High School, Saki, during a visit to congratulate the monarch on his ascension to the throne.

The delegation, led by the association's national president, Deacon Sola Togunde, also reminded Oba Owoade of his roots at Baptist High School, Saki, acknowledging the school's role in shaping his leadership qualities. In response, the monarch expressed deep appreciation for the visit and praised the school for instilling moral and academic discipline in him. He noted that without the school's firm guidance, he might have taken a different path.

The visit included prayers offered by Reverend Sijuade Okunade, an alumnus and ordained pastor at Gloria Baptist Church, Saki, who prayed for divine strength and wisdom for the Alaafin. The highlight of the occasion was the presentation of gifts to Oba Owoade, including a royal staff and a large hide hand fan.