The Grand Council of Yoruba Youths has congratulated the 21st Olu of Warri Kingdom on his installation and hailed the Olubadan on his 93rd birthday and other eminent personalities in the country on their birthday celebrations.

This is even as the group is set to honour their late mentor, Otunba Senator Augustine Olabiyi Durojaiye who passed away recently. The funeral ceremony was scheduled to hold from September 15 to 19.

This was contained in a statement issued by the President General of the Yoruba youths, Comrade AWA Bamiji on Thursday.

The statement read:

It is our humble way to honour our departed Acting Leader of Afenifere, immediate Past Chairman of Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), a Restrucure Advocate and leading Omoluwabi of Oduduwaland, Otunba Senator Augustine Olabiyi Durojaiye, mni, who mentored us for over 2 decades before passing on last week in Lagos at the age of 88, by mourning this great soul for at least a week.

Having done this according to Yoruba tradition, it is now time to acknowledge that it was a Birthday celebrations galore last week from Lagos State, to Oyo State and to Osun State as His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji Aje Ogungunniso I, Olubadan of Ibadanland, celebrated his 93rd year Birthday anniversary in Ibadan, Oyo State Capital. Kabiyesi, your reign has brought tremendous development to Ibadanland under a peaceful atmosphere and we couldn’t do otherwise than to continue thanking God Almighty for having you as present Olubadan of Ibadanland and continue celebrating you while you are still alive.

Esin Oba a je Oko pe o. Kabiyesi, Irukere a di Okinnin, Igba Odun, Odun kan. Congratulations Sir!

As well as our 2 humble and young men, strategic Comrades of our time, ever progressive, ever dynamic and ever committed members of the Governments in both Lagos and Osun States, Mr Tayo Akinmade Ayinde, Chief of Staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and Rt (Hon) Timothy Owoeye, the Honourable Speaker, House of Assembly, Osun State, who clocked 57 and 49 years of age respectively.

According to Yoruba adage “Eni a p’ete p’ero wipe ka da Owo re de’le, pipele ni o npele si”. “God Almighty has been so faithful to both of you and by so doing, He has been putting your Enemies into shame”.

Your coveted Political achievements are worthy of emulation, it’s on this note, we join millions of your families, friends and Associates across the Globe to say “Many Happy Returns”.

We heartily felicitate with the newly crowned Olu of Warri Kingdom, Ogiame Atunwatse III. We are very happy that you ascended the throne of your forefathers at the youthful age of 37 and wish you long life and prosperity on the throne.

Congratulations my dear Brother, Hon (Chief) Akin Oluwadare for being installed as one of the High Chiefs of your hometown on Thursday, 16th August, 2021, and we understand that the Iwuye ceremony took place 9 days after on Tuesday, 24th August, 2021, as the SARIBI OF ARAMOKO KINGDOM, EKITI STATE.

We mourn the exit of Brigadier General Adetunji Idowu Olurin (Rtd), former military Governor of old Oyo State, aged 76 years, and his Counterpart, Rear Admiral Sunday Abiodun Olukoya (Rtd) former military Governor of old Ondo State during the Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida regime between September 1990 to January 1992.

You had both left indellible ink in the sand of time. May your gentle souls rest in peace.

The Burial Programme for Senator (Otunba) Olabiyi Durojaiye, mni.

Wednesday, 15th September, 2021, A memorable Evening of Tributes and Songs, 4pm – 7pm, at The Haven, near Nigerian Police College Ikeja, Lagos.

Friday, 17th September, 2021, Commendation Service, 8am – 9am, at Aglican Church of Ascension, Opebi, Ikeja.

Wake Keep Service, 5pm, at 14, Olisa Durojaiye Street, Amutebu, Ojowo, Ijebu – Igbo.

Saturday, 18th September, 2021, Funeral and Thanksgiving Service, 11am, at Saint Matthew Aglican Cathedral Church, Ojowo, Ijebu – Igbo.

Sunday, 19th September, 2021, Outing Service, 10am, at Saint Mattew Aglican Cathedral Church, Ojowo, Ijebu – Igbo.

We therefore urge the Leadership of Yoruba Students and Youths to attend accordingly as COVID – 19 Protocols will be strictly adhered to by the Adults.

All events will be streamed live

Please, kindly send all tributes to https://www.forevermissed.com/sen-olabiyi-durojaiye.

Omo Rere a gbeyin wa o!

Comrade AWA Bamiji
Aare Apapo (President – General)
Agbarijo Egbe Odo Yoruba (Grand Council of Yoruba Youths)

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