The
highly revered Yoruba monarch, Ooni of Ife, has opened up on some of
his life experiences which have made him a stronger man.
Ooni of Ife
Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, has revealed that his
daughter who is presently a corps member in Abuja was fathered at the
age of 19.
This was made known during his visit to Osun state orientation camp at Ede.
The Ooni mourned with bereaved families of the three corps members
who died recently at various camps in three states, including Miss
Ifedolapo Oladepo, an indigene of Ila Orangun in Osun State who died in
Kano orientation late November.
He beckoned on corps members to be their brothers’ keepers by
relating well with one another in order to avoid repetition of such
circumstance.
He said, “At the age of 19, I fathered a child, which made the
matter more complicated. Life was very tough because I had to cater for
my child; but that made me to work harder.
“Today, I am very proud to say that she is one of the present
batch of corps members in Abuja now. That experience shaped my life and
made me to keep striving.
“I started going to Benue to bring yam tubers, which I turned
to yam powder. I want to encourage you today, whatever you are selling
or doing, do it with zeal.
“I met Aliko Dangote and Dr. Deji Adeleke and other successful
people right inside the market where I was selling foodstuff. I used my
background to redefine the way I was selling the stuff.”
He, therefore, advised corps members not to lose hope in Nigeria
and the leadership of the country but to join hands to work together for
the development of the nation.
Oba Ogunwusi further urged the corps members to put into practice
what they have learnt in camp and ask for God’s guidance after their
orientation programme.
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