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Abiodun Eulogises Oba Bakre, Late Agura Of Gbagura, Says He Was A Unifier

....he Impacted positively on sustainable peace In Ogun

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June 22, 2023
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Agura Of Gbagura Joins Ancestors At 61
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Abeokuta – Governor Dapo Abiodun, has described the late Agura of Gbagura, Oba Sabur Olajide Bakre as an harbinger of culture and tradition, who impacted positively on peaceful co-existence in the kingdom and the state.

Abiodun who spoke on Thursday during the 8th Day Fidau prayer for the late royal father in Abeokuta, also praised the leadership acumen of the late traditional ruler.

He described him as a unifier of the four pillars of Egbaland.

According to the governor, the late Agura of Gbagura served his people and the country with his heart.

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The governor noted that the traditional council in the state witnessed speedy development through various contributions of Oba Bakre.

He stressed that the sole mission of Oba Bakre while alive was to unite the Egba traditional council, confirming that the late traditional ruler was intelligent and eloquent.

“He was a thorough bred Egba man. He served his people, his country, Nigeria and humanity at large with passion and everything God had given him.

“From all accounts, he was a generous giver, he was loved by everyone, he was gentle, amiable, intelligent and eloquent.

“The late king made history by unifying the four pillars of Egbaland. He unified Agura, Ake, Oke Ona and Owu; he was really a unifier of sort,” Abiodun said of the late traditional ruler .

The Governor also described the late Gbagura as a loving husband and father, who impacted the life of many positively.

He urged well wishers at the Fidau prayer to learn from the life of Oba Bakre and impact the lives of people around them in a positive way.

In his sermon, the Diocesan Bishop of Egbaland; Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Adekunle, eulogised the late Oba  as a gentle man with a grateful heart, adding that the late king lived a fulfilled and impactful life.

Oba Saburee Olajide Bakre joined his ancestors on Wednesday, June 15 at the age of 61 years.
(vitalnewsngr.com)

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