Pray and work hard for resuscitation of Nigeria economy – Alaafin tells Nigerians

By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan.
The Alaafin of Oyo and Chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi on Tuesday asked Nigerian to continue to pray and work hard for the resuscitation of the country’ economy.
Oba Adeyemi made the call in his palace in Oyo town while receiving the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji into his palace during an official visit
He emphasized that with  continuous prayers of Nigerians and their being hard working, the country will surely get out of its present predicament.
The royal father however pleaded with those engaging in social vices such as kidnapping, vandalism and terrorism to have a rethink in the overall interest of the country.
Welcoming the Olubadan into his palace, Oba Adeyemi assured that he would continue to maintain the cordial relationship existing between him and the Olubadan as well as his people considering the long relationship with Oba Adetunji.
Speaking, the Olubadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji said the visit was in continuation of his visit to appreciate and thank all those that attended his coronation and to foster unity among the traditional rulers in Yorubaland.
Oba Adetunji pledged his support for the continuous and mutual relationship between the people of Ibadanland and Oyo town.
While recalling his relationship with Oba Adeyemi prior and after his (Alaafin) coronation in 1971, Oba Adetunji who described the Alaafin as a man of many colors prayed  for more fruitful years for the Alaafin and himself on the thrones.