Aare Ona Kakanfo: Jonathan, European Union, NIMASA Boss Congratulate Gani Adams

The former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr.Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, European Union and Dr Dakuku Peterside, Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA have congratulated Aare Gani Adams on his installation as the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland.

L-R: Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi; Aare Ona Kakanfo, Chief Gani Adams; and his wife, Mojisola, during Adams installation in Oyo on Saturday.

The trio in their congratulatory letters described Gani Adams new title as a well deserving base on his antecedent and immense contributions to the development of Yoruba race and Unity of Nigeria.

Jonathan in a letter personaly signed said “you have consistently championed the Unity and Progress of the Yoruba race over the years without wavering in the face of challenges’

While commending the new Aare for his doggedness and commitment to the advancement of the Yoruba race which resulted in his nomination as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, the Ijaw born former president expresses confident that Adams will continue to play a unifying role in Nigeria by expoliting his relationship with people across the Nation.

The Director General of Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency ( NIMASA) Dr Dakuku Peterside in his letter said  ” The love of  your people, selfless service and leadership especially among the youths have earned you this honor , As you assume the important and responsible duties of  the Aare Ona Kakanfo, I am hopeful that  the Yoruba race and our dear country will  continue to enjoy progress and prosperity”

The European Union delegates to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and The Economic Community of West African State in a letter signed by Ketil Karlsen in their congratulatory note said they are looking forward to promoting dialogue on peace, security and stability on political spheres of Nigeria.

While wishing him the very best in his endeavors as the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, the said the delegates will be hoping to meet with him soon.