By Oluwatoyin Adegoke
It was a glorious homecoming as Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital stood still for Nigeria’s former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Sarafa Ishola, who left the office recently, having served for close to 3 years.
A grand reception organised in his honour attracted dignitaries from all walks of life to the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, OOPL venue in Abeokuta, where they took turns to applaud the illustrations son of Egbaland for doing his people, the State and the nation proud.
The legendary musician, Chief Ebenezer Obey -Fabiyi and the renowned Fuji exponent, Alhaji Sefiu Alao gave their best in entertaining the array of notable guests, including the daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello who made a rare appearance at the colourful grand reception.
In the opening speech, the Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo said the Egba people were proud of the laudable impacts made by Ambassador Isola, who according to the monarch had carved a niche for himself as a worthy representative of Nigeria in the United Kingdom.
In a message to the occasion, Governor Dapo Abiodun acknowledged that the former High Commissioner had helped to foster a good relationship between Nigeria and the UK.
In their goodwill messages, Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State and Former Governor Ibikunle Amosun described Ambassador Isola as a national treasure who served meritoriously in his country of assignment.
Responding, Ambassador Sarafa Isola who expressed appreciation to the organizers and guests for the honour also renewed his commitment to efforts to develop Egbaland and the country, while urging the traditional rulers to put an end to hostile succession in the administration of Ogun state.
Highlights of the occasion included the presentation of a compendium in honour of Ambassador Sarafa Ishola as unveiled by the Osile Oke-Ona Egba, Oba Adedapo Tejuoso.
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