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| Hon. Teejay Yusuf Member HOR Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency |
Wed. May 25, 2016
TRIBUTE TO AN UNCOMMON PATRIARCH AND COMPASSIONATE ROYAL FATHER: HRM OBA DR. MICHAEL FOLORUNSHO OLOBAYO, JP
It is with a heavy heart that I give this Tribute on behalf of the people of Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency, in honour of our very dear, humble and revered Monarch; HRM Oba Dr. Michael Folorunsho Olobayo, the Obaro of Kabba and Chairman, Okun Traditional Council, who joined his ancestors recently after a protracted illness.
Indeed, it is very sad that our very dear, articulate, responsible, responsive and resourceful Oba Dr. Michael Folorunsho Olobayo, joined his ancestors at a time his spiritual counsel, legendary wisdom and emotional support is most needed by Sons and Daughters of Kabba and people of Okunland.
HRM Oba Dr. Michael Folorunsho Olobayo was a loving, compassionate and selfless Monarch who had inimitable courage, boundless energy and exemplary strength of character. An accomplished Traditional Ruler and Leader in whose shadow multitudes have been nurtured; a very true and worthy father to many successful Owe Sons and daughters, a quintessential role model to numerous people, a veritable guardian and pillar of support to many traditional rulers, an indisputable achiever and charismatic manager of men and resources.
Our beloved Patriarch and Monarch was imbued with power, vision and strength of will; a repository of wisdom, whose inspiration, intelligence and enthusiasm about the development of Kabba and the entire Okunland were incomparable. HRM Oba Dr. Michael Folorunsho Olobayo was an epitome of discipline, steadfastness, peace and dynamism, who exhibited love, hard work, honesty, humility and contentment at all times.
HRM Oba Dr. Michael Folorunsho Olobayo, who graduated from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, with a Bachelor of Arts in History, was an accomplished administrator who rose through the rungs and became a Permanent Secretary in the Civil Service of the old Kwara State, before assuming the throne as Obaro of Kabba on 17th October, 1985. During his over 30 years reign as the Paramount Ruler of Kabba, the ancient city witnessed physical, aesthetic, infrastructural, educational and economic development. As a profoundly charismatic Monarch, HRM Oba Dr. Michael Folorunsho Olobayo was a natural bridge-builder of hope, unity and a lover of his people. As the Chairman, Okun Traditional Council, Oba Michael Folorunsho Olobayo displayed uncommon passion, unalloyed commitment and unusual verve towards deepening peace, love and unity amongst towns, communities, villages and people of Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency and Yagba East/West/Mopa-Muro Federal Constituency.
Thought it is painful that our dear Oba Dr. Michael Folorunsho Olobayo has joined his ancestors, but development like this only re-affirms the mystery of the Almighty; we, as mere mortals can only submit. It is my prayer that Almighty God will truly comfort every Member of the Family and grant us, all, the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss, Amen.
Adieu, our indefatigiable Patriarch and Monarch, Oba Dr. Michael Folorunsho Olobayo.
HON. YUSUF TAJUDEEN (TeeJay)
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