KEY TO NIGERIA’S SECURITY IN DEFENCE OFFICERS WIVES' HANDS, SAYS OLUBADAN

Mrs. Bolanle Olonisakin.

The age-long maxim that says behind every successful man is a woman has further gained weight in the reckoning of the Olubadan of Ibadan, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Adetunji Ogungunniso I.

The monarch stated this to underscore the very vital roles played by spouses of the Nigerian defence and security officers, whose support he considered as crucial to the success of territorial insurgencies in the country.

According to Tribune reports, Oba Adetunji noted this Wednesday when the President of Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA) who is also the wife of the Chief of Defence Staff, Mrs. Omobolanle Olonisakin paid him a courtesy visit with members of DEPOWA at his Popoyemoja palace.

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Speaking on behalf of Olubadan Adeola Oloko, the Monarch’s Personal Assistant and Director of Media, stated as the country was fighting a war against Boko Haram and other insurgencies, without the support of their spouses, officers of the various security agencies involved in the war would find it difficult to successfully prosecute the war.

“How would some of us who are sleeping with our two eyes closed be able to sleep and snore? Your support (as wives of defence and security officers) is very dear to their gallant effort on the war front. This is why I said that you are all very, very important in the defence of the territorial integrity of Nigeria.”

He assured his visitors that his palace had always been friendly with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies since he assumed the throne, and promised to sustain this robust relationship.

“I see every one of you as my daughters, I am very proud to be associated with you.”

Responding, Mrs. Olonisakin thanked the monarch, stating how much she relished her upbringing at Aremo area Ibadan.

“As a proud daughter of the traditional monarch and Ibadanland, I deems it fit to pay homage to the Olubadan as a mark of honour and to seek his royal blessing and advice.”

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