The Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Osun State Chapter, Comrade Akinbode Olakolupo Oluwaseun, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Hammed Oyelude Makama, CON, Tegbosun III, Olowu of Kuta and Life Royal Patron of NYCN Osun State, on his elevation from Permanent Member to Vice Chairman of the Osun State Council of Obas.
In a congratulatory message, Comrade Akinbode described the elevation as a well-deserved recognition of the monarch’s exemplary leadership, wealth of experience and contributions to the traditional institution and the development of Osun State.
According to him, the elevation reflects the confidence reposed in the Olowu of Kuta and his capacity to bring his wisdom, experience and fatherly disposition to the higher responsibility of serving within the Osun State Council of Obas.
The NYCN Chairman noted that His Royal Majesty has, over the years, distinguished himself as a respected traditional ruler and a strong voice for peace, unity, development and good governance.
He said the youth constituency greatly values the role of traditional rulers in providing guidance, stability and direction to society, adding that the elevation further strengthens the relationship between the traditional institution and young people across Osun State.
“On behalf of the leadership and entire members of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Osun State Chapter, I warmly congratulate Your Royal Majesty on this well-deserved elevation.
“We celebrate your leadership, wisdom and continued commitment to the welfare of your people and the development of our dear State. We are confident that you will bring your wealth of experience to this new responsibility and continue to uphold the dignity and values of the traditional institution,” Comrade Akinbode stated.
He prayed that Almighty God would continue to grant the Olowu of Kuta wisdom, sound health, strength and long life to serve his people, humanity and contribute further to the development of Osun State.
Comrade Akinbode also reaffirmed the commitment of NYCN Osun State to continued collaboration with the traditional institution in promoting youth development, peace, unity and a prosperous future for the state.
He concluded by wishing the monarch a successful tenure in his new position and praying that his reign would continue to bring honour and development to Kuta, Osun State and Nigeria.