Nigeria lost a rare gem in Alaafin of Oyo

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu has described the death of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III as a huge loss to Nigeria.
Kalu, in a condolence message on Saturday in Abuja, acknowledged the invaluable contributions of Adeyemi to nation building.
He said the deceased would be remembered as a selfless statesman and nationalist with passion for a united and indivisible Nigeria.
While commiserating with the government and people of Oyo state, especially the royal household in Oyo kingdom, Kalu prayed to Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the late Oba Adeyemi and grant him al-Jannah Firdaus.
He urged the family of the late Oba to sustain the remarkable deeds of their late patriarch, adding that the 52 year reign of the late traditional ruler was historic, remarkable and successful.
According to Kalu, the passing of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III is a big loss to the country.
“The late Oba was an accomplished and outstanding personality, who was passionate about the progress of Oyo state and Nigeria in general.
“He played selfless and patriotic roles in the social, economic and political development of Nigeria.
“The late Oba was a strong advocate of a united and prosperous Nigeria.
“His counsel on national issues will be greatly missed.
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“Nigeria has lost a rare gem,” he said.
Kalu prayed to Allah to give the family of deceased the fortitude to bear the loss.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Oba Adeyemi died on Friday after a brief illness at the age of 83.