Ooni of Ife gets presidential appointment

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed
the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi
as the chancellor of the University of Nigeria.
His appointment is historically significant as
he is the youngest chancellor in Nigeria
The Nation reports that Yera Moses Olafare
who is the director of media, Ooni’s palace
said the appointment was made on Thursday,
February 18.
In a statement issued by the director of
media, the president was commended for
recognizing the Ooni’s promotion of unity in
the country.
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“Ile Oodua is thankful to the people’s
President Mohammadu Buhari of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria for the appointment of
Ooni, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, as the
chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka,
UNN”
“This appointment would develop further and
enable the monarch to build more bridges of
friendship most especially across the Niger.”
The statement added that Oba Ogunwusi was
ready to promote unity in the university with
his influence.
The statements reads: “It is incontrovertible
today that Ooni Ogunwusi is a bridge builder
and being the youngest chancellor appointed
for the only university bearing “Nigeria” is
worth the celebration.
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“His appointment as chancellor, University Of
Nigeria, Nsuka is considered as a positive
sign that can further enhance peaceful
coexistence of our dear nation as it was
clearly stated in the letter of appointment
written and signed by honorable minister of
education, Alhaji Adamu Adamu on behalf of
Mr President that Kabiyesi’ appointment is
based on his wealth of experience and his
capacity to manage men and resources which
he has demonstrated in the administration of
his Kingdom in the last three months.”
The Ife monarch has been since as an agent
of unity since he was installed. He rewrote
history when he visited Ibadan for the
thanksgiving ceremony of the Alaafin of Oyo.
The Ooni has reiterated that God ordered him
to promote peace and unity with his position.