By The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has received an invite as a special guest by the Canadian government to grace the country’s 150th Independence Anniversary celebrations in July this year.
The invitation was delivered to the monarch yesterday at his palace by a Canadian Member of Parliament (MP), Ramesh Sangha.
Sangha, while delivering the invite said the invitation was aimed at forging stronger ties between Canada and Nigeria.
He further stated that he would collaborate with Federal Government in the areas of economy, youth empowerment, health services, agriculture, science and technology while in Nigeria.
He described the Ife monarch as a “reference point in Nigeria in view of the enviable niche he has carved for himself since mounting the throne of his forebears.
“We Canadians are very happy with Your Highness for the great work you are doing.
“On behalf of Canadian Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Justin Pierre James Trudeau, we are inviting you to the 150th Independence Anniversary Celebration of Canada coming up in July,” said the Canadian MP.
Responding, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II said he would continue to promote Yoruba tradition and cultural heritage as well as propagate peace and unity across the world.
The Ife monarch said he would grace the occasion in Canada and also promised to contribute his quota to the success of the program.
