Celebrating the Birth of a Compassionate Monarch with Emotional Depth and Unity
By Bode Durojaiye, Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin of Oyo
“Oba Owoade is an eloquent king whose presence radiates hope, inspiring the aspirations of his people and guiding them toward achieving extraordinary goals through his visionary leadership and ideology.”
Birth marks the beginning of life, just as death marks its end. Between these milestones, there was day and night, and the birth of a visionary ruler.
As the esteemed Paramount Ruler of Oyo Alaafin and a titan of Yorubaland, Oba Engineer Abimbola Akeem Owoade I’s remarkable life tells the story of a profoundly fascinating man.
Amiable and endowed with immeasurable qualities, his humility and dedication to humanity have been widely recognized by people near and far.
While it is no small task to fully capture His Imperial Majesty, Iku Baba Yeye, Oba Engineer Akeem Abimbola Owoade I’s extraordinary achievements, it is widely acknowledged that his name is synonymous with success, as he has excelled in every endeavor he has undertaken.
Often described as the epitome of success, he has achieved remarkable feats in the corporate world, marriage, and beyond.
This humble achiever has demonstrated through his words and actions that he is an exemplary ruler. His journey from birth reveals a man destined for greatness.
Oba Owoade, a quintessential royal father and icon of our time, is a figure of many dimensions to different people. His influential personality resonates even with those he has never met.
An articulate king, he is a beacon of hope, igniting the aspirations of his people and serving as a pathway to achieving extraordinary goals for anyone connected to his leadership philosophy and practice.
Oba Owoade’s generosity and inclusive leadership make him a monarch who belongs to everyone and anyone who believes in his cause and ideology. His unique leadership style allows his subjects and aides to feel a personal connection to him.
He never betrays those who stand by him, never forgets those who have supported him, and remains steadfast in his belief in others, even if he is their sole supporter, as he continues to demonstrate.
Oba Owoade is a monarch par excellence, a mentor, and a father who upholds fairness. He believes in win-win outcomes and avoids ruthless pursuits.
He leads from the front, not from behind, providing the motivation his people need to achieve remarkable successes. He is a true team player.
On leadership, Queen Elizabeth II once said: “I know of no single formula for success. But over the years, I have observed that some attributes of leadership are universal and are often about finding ways to encourage people to combine their efforts, their talents, their insights, their enthusiasm, and their inspiration to work together.”
His love for his homeland, state, and nation surpasses his greatest ambitions. He is not merely a monarch but a statesman who has created viable economic platforms to nurture his people’s aspirations.
Far from a figure driven by greed, his life is an embodiment of public good. Everything Iku Baba Yeye owns is dedicated to public service.
To be continued…
