{"id":1205,"date":"2025-09-27T07:03:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T07:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=1205"},"modified":"2025-09-27T00:32:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T00:32:13","slug":"tinubu-hails-traditional-rulers-as-sacred-custodians-of-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=1205","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu hails traditional rulers as \u2018sacred custodians\u2019 of history"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>President Bola Tinubu has described Nigeria\u2019s traditional institutions as sacred custodians of history and vital pillars of national unity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking on Friday at the coronation of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa I, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, the President said the role of monarchs goes beyond cultural symbolism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rema - Baby (Is it a Crime) [Official Video]\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MsZhYgo9MoA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>He stressed that they embody the resilience of the people and serve as a bridge between heritage and the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur traditional institutions are the sacred custodians of our varied history and play a crucial role in social cohesion. They embody the resilience of our people and stand as a bridge between our proud heritage and the promise of our shared future,\u201d Tinubu said in a post via his official X handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He congratulated Oba Ladoja on his historic ascension to the throne of his forefathers, describing it as a reward for perseverance, resilience, and service to community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI congratulate Kabiyesi on this historic ascension to the throne and pray for his reign to be long, prosperous, and impactful,\u201d the President added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tinubu also linked the occasion to his administration\u2019s broader vision, assuring Nigerians that despite the difficulties of ongoing reforms, the country is on the path to stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs we honour our traditions, we also reaffirm our commitment to building a stronger economy and a more secure, united, and hopeful Nigeria. The journey of reform has not been without its tests, but together we have turned the corner, and there is indeed light at the end of the tunnel,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The President prayed that Oba Ladoja\u2019s reign would bring peace, progress, and pride to Ibadanland, Oyo State, and Nigeria as a whole. <a href=\"https:\/\/punchng.com\/tinubu-hails-traditional-rulers-as-sacred-custodians-of-history\/?utm_source=auto-read-also&amp;utm_medium=web\">(Punch)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Bola Tinubu has described Nigeria\u2019s traditional institutions as sacred custodians of history and vital pillars of national unity. Speaking on Friday at the coronation of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa I, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, the President said the role of monarchs goes beyond cultural symbolism. 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