Just In: Obasanjo's daughter, Iyabo, storms Abeokuta in honour of Ambassador Isola

Damilola Ajibola

The eldest daughter of former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, on Thursday, stormed Abeokuta, in honour of former High Commissioner to United Kingdom, Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola.

Obasanjo- Bello who was a former Senator representing Ogun Central and former commissioner for Health in the State, had left the shores of the country over many years ago.

Decked in a blue local Adire fabric, Obasanjo-Bello walked into the hall with surprise and admiration from other guests.

Isola is being honoured by distinguished sons and daughters of Egbaland, for his meritorious service to his fatherland.

The home coming reception organised in his honour is taking place at the Marquee of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta.

At the reception were the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo; the Osile Oke-Ona of Egba, Oba (Dr) Adedapo Tejuoso and the Olowu of Owu , Oba (Professor) Saka Matemilola.

Others at the reception were the Balogun of Egba, High Chief Sikirullahi Atobatele; the Otun Owu, High Chief Doja Adewolu; Senator Akin Odunsi; Apostle Lawrence Achudume, the Chief Imam of Egbaland, Sheik Sa’adalat Bamgbola among others.

The chairman of the planning committee, Chief Joju Fadairo, described the Isola as a thorough bred and home grown personality; a bridge builder and one that did great exploit during his two and half years sojourn in the UK as High Commissioner.

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