Veteran broadcaster, media consultant and manpower development expert, Comrade Dr. Segun Ogungbayi, has congratulated renowned businessman and philanthropist, Chief Dotun Sanusi, Okanlomo Oduduwa, on his elevation as the Gbonka Olubadan of Ibadanland.

In a statement issued on Friday following the installation ceremony, Ogungbayi described the elevation, approved by the Olubadan of Ibadanland and the Olubadan-in-Council, as a fitting recognition of Sanusi’s immense contributions to the socio-economic development of Ibadanland, Oyo State and the Yoruba nation.

The installation ceremony, held at the Olubadan Palace in Oke-Aremo, Ibadan, witnessed the Olubadan of Ibadanland elevate Chief Dotun Sanusi to the rank of Gbonka Olubadan, alongside other eminent chiefs on the Civil Line of the Olubadan Chieftaincy hierarchy. The elevation marks another significant milestone in the revered Ibadan traditional succession system, as the title is one of the recognised ranks on the line of ascension to the throne of the Olubadan of Ibadanland.

Ogungbayi noted that Sanusi’s unwavering commitment to humanitarian service, entrepreneurship, youth empowerment and community development has earned him widespread admiration and respect, adding that his elevation is a well-deserved recognition of years of selfless service and dedication to humanity.

According to him, Sanusi’s elevation as Gbonka Olubadan is not only a recognition of his achievements but also an acknowledgement of his consistent support for the advancement of Ibadanland and the preservation of the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people.

Reiterating his felicitations, Ogungbayi described the elevation as richly deserved, saying it reflects Sanusi’s remarkable contributions to humanitarian service, entrepreneurship, youth empowerment and the continued socio-economic development of Ibadanland and the Yoruba nation.

“I heartily congratulate Chief Dotun Sanusi, Okanlomo Oduduwa, on your well-deserved elevation as Gbonka Olubadan of Ibadanland. This honour reflects your outstanding contributions to society, your generosity and your unwavering dedication to the growth of Ibadanland and the Yoruba nation. I have no doubt that this new milestone will inspire even greater service to our people and further strengthen your legacy of philanthropy and community development.”

Ogungbayi prayed that God would grant the new Gbonka Olubadan good health, wisdom and greater strength to continue impacting lives while supporting the peace, progress and prosperity of Ibadanland.

He also urged other prominent sons and daughters of the ancient city to emulate Sanusi’s exemplary spirit of selfless service and commitment to community development, stressing that sustainable growth can only be achieved through collective responsibility, visionary leadership and an unwavering commitment to the common good.