The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin has advised Nigerians to embrace love as a way of life for a better Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria and the world at large.
The monarch made this declaration via a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Comrade Solomon Olugbemiga Ayoade.
Oba Olakulehin in the statement, used the opportunity to felicitate Christians all over the world.
He advised Christians to emulate the virtues of Jesus Christ which include love, forgiveness, provision for the needy, religious tolerance and peaceful co -existence among others.
The monarch while speaking further stressed the need to love one another, the monarch stated that lack of genuine love amongst citizens is the bane of our society and indeed the world.
He stressed the need for a love of Christ driven world which will eliminate all the vices and injustice at all levels pervading our society and man’s inhumanity to man across the world.
Olakulehin used the festive period to enjoin the well to do in the society to remember the poor and vulnerable encouraging them to provide support in meeting their needs in the spirit of the season and beyond.
The traditional ruler in the message appreciated the support of the Olubadan Advisory Council, Executive members of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes(CCII) traditional title holders, Mogajis, Baales, palace staff and the entire indigenes and residents of Ibadanland, wishing them a merry Christmas and Happy New year in advance.
“Christmas is a season of love as it commemorates the birth of Christ in whom God showed his love for the world.
“My admonition in this season is for us to embrace love as a way of life for a better Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria and the world at large”.
