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THE relentless commitment of Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Governorship candidate of Accord in Oyo State, earns him the conferment of National Honour of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR).
Mr Kolapo Kola-Daisi, the Senatorial candidate of the party for Oyo South, made the assertions in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan.
According to Kola-Daisi, Adelabu’s relentless commitment to the ideals of development throughout his career made him a worthy recipient of such award.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday conferred the National Honour of OFR on Adelabu and other prominent Nigerians.
NAN reports that Adelabu, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is also the Agbaakin Parakoyi of Ibadanland.
Kola-Daisi extolled the brilliant leadership of the ex-CBN deputy governor.
“I wish to congratulate Oloye Adebayo Adelabu on the conferment of the National Honour – Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) – by His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR).
“This latest award in your ‘stellar’ career further affirms your brilliant leadership and selfless commitment to the ideals of development, as evidenced by your unwavering interest and investment in people.
“On behalf of my family and I, please accept my heartfelt congratulations on this newest National Honour.
“This is manifestation and public acknowledgement of your contributions to fiscal, infrastructure and political betterment of Nigeria, Oyo State and the world,” he said. (NAN)
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