Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Friday, presented a brand new escort van to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1.
Makinde, had earlier in the week, paid a visit to the Olubadan, to congratulate him on his 92nd birthday.
During the visit, the Governor said that his administration would do all that is needed for all the traditional rulers in the state and he would never disrespect elders.
The presentation, which was held at the Popoyemoja Palace of the monarch, had in attendance the Otun Olubadan, High Lekan Balogun; Asipa Olubadan, High Chief Eddy Oyewole and High Chief Amidu Ajibade, Ekarun Olubadan.
The Deputy chief of staff, Hon. Abdul-Mojeed Mogbonjubola presented the escort van on behalf of the governor,
Responding on behalf of the Olubadan, the Ekarun Olubadan, High Chief Amidu Ajibade, expressed appreciation to the governor for the gesture, adding that, the monarch made the request four days earlier and the governor fulfilled his pledge, praying for his success in office.
