The Vice-President (VP) of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday
identified honesty, integrity, and hard work as integral attributes of the
Yoruba race. Osinbajo said this in Ile-Ife during the coronation of the
new Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, as the 51st Ooni of Ife.
He described events, such as the coronation, as rare and very historic in
all ramifications, especially to the people of Ile-Ife and the entire
Yoruba race. The VP also used the occasion to remind the new Ooni of the
great responsibility before him.
“The stool of Ooni is revered and deeply important to the Yoruba race and
the Ooni remains the father to all. “And as a father to all, you have the
primary responsibility of carrying the responsibility of the people. “We
are indeed grateful to God for affording us the opportunity to celebrate
with pump and pageantry,” he said.