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Buhari confers National Honour on Olowu of Kuta
In recognition of his support for the military and his Constant admonition to the Nigerians about the need to encourage the Nigerian Army, Olowu of Kuta, HRH Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama, Tegbosun III, will be conferred with the Commander of the Order of Niger, CON, by President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Sunday (today).
Olowu, whose support for the military has been tremendous since he became the traditional ruler in Osun State 10 years ago has never shied away from playing his role as a father of all.
These have also won him laurels from the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State as Life Patron and other notable organisations.
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The Permanent Chairman of the Supreme Royal Council of all Owu Obas & Chiefs in Yoruba land is a highly detribalised Nigerian and a pro-establishment nationalist of repute.
He is a man of integrity who can adapt and integrate ideas effectively in solving business and communal problems.
Reacting to the news of his conferment with the CON title, the Olowu in council expressed gratitude to President Buhari for bestowing such national honour on their traditional ruler, saying history will be kind to the Daura-born army general turned democrat.
