\u2026says he was a cultural enthusiast<\/p>\n
Former President Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has condoled with the
\npeople and Government of Oyo State over the death of the Olubadan of
\nIbadan, Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade, describing the late monarch as a
\ncultural enthusiast and great nationalist.<\/p>\n
In a condolence message to his family and Oyo State Government Jonathan said:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe late monarch was a peace lover and bridge builder eminently
\nreputed to have devoted so much energy to the pursuit of national
\nunity.<\/p>\n
He certainly stood out as a cultural enthusiast who contributed so
\nmuch to his people\u2019s civilization by applying his full strength to the
\nvocation of serving as a custodian and spiritual guide of the iconic
\nYoruba culture and tradition.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe will also be remembered as a dedicated scholar, politician, an
\naccomplished public servant, as well as a statesman and consummate
\nnationalist who remained prominent in the crusade for Nigeria\u2019s
\nindependence.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy personal recollections, from many interactions, with the revered
\nmonarch set him apart as a cultured, modest and pragmatic sage.<\/p>\n
He will indeed be missed by his family, the good people of Ibadan, and
\nthe entire nation.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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