HRM OBA J.A IKUSEMORO: CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS OF AN ICONIC ROYAL FATHER; ARCHETYPAL CULTURAL CUSTODIAN – RT. HON. TEEJAY YUSUF
With profound gratitude to God, I use this medium to joyfully felicitate with our revered traditional ruler; His Royal Majesty, Oba J.A Ikusemoro, the Olubunu of Bunu Land on the occasion of his centenary birthday, and over six decades on the throne.
Your Majesty, as the oldest serving monarch in the entire Northern Nigeria, one is particularly happy that you have not only distinguished yourself creditably but also consistently given honour, pride, and integrity to your throne as the paramount ruler of Bunu Land. Also, as an embodiment of culture and tradition, you have extended noble virtues, and moral values to the institution in Okunland, and Kogi state.
Indeed, under your reign the entire Bunu Land has experienced tremendous growth and development in all spheres. Your undeniable attributes as a promoter of peace, unity and cohesion is very evident in the entire Bunu Land as you have continually given true, purposeful, and responsive leadership to all and sundry.
Your Majesty, I wish to personally express sincere appreciation for all your fatherly counsel, inspiring words, and royal blessings at all times. In and out of public service, you have remained a constant inspiration and passionate supporter. For these, and more I say a massive thank you!
On these twin celebrations, I pray that God Almighty will endow you with more fruitful years of good health, sound mind, and renewed strength. I also pray that our Creator will grant you more wisdom, knowledge, and understanding in your reign as the paramount ruler of Bunu Land, Amen
RT. HON. TEEJAY YUSUF
Managing Director/CEO
Twenty Five Eleven Limited
Saturday, July 19, 2025.