Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II has called on the newly appointed Executive Director of Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), Ilorin, Prof. Lateef Sanni to use the new office to truly serve humanity.
The monarch in the congratulatory message sent to the newly appointed director of the Kwara State based institute said, “By all standard, your appointment was a function of your hard work, discipline, commitment and responsibility and above all, the grace and mercy of the almighty Allah and this gladdens my heart and soul.
“I implore you to let the fear of the almighty Allah be your guide in whatever you do while in office and ensure you truly use the office to serve humanity. Whenever we hear about you in that place, ensure we are able to raise our shoulders high and proudly proclaim you as a true ‘son of the soil’ noted for dedication and excellence”, Olubadan stated.
Oba Balogun said the appointment of the new Executive Director, who is one of the Mogajis of Ibadanland was received with gratitude in his heart to the almighty Allah and for which he writes to felicitate him with a prayer that the almighty Allah that has helped him that far would not abandon him, but would continue to abide with him and make him a huge success in the new assignment.
“While committing you to His mighty hand for guidance as well as for wisdom, knowledge and understanding with which to successfully pilot the affairs of the Institute, kindly accept my warm royal regards”, the letter ended.