By RhemDy News
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has lauded Ambassador Victor Adekunle Adeleke, the Chief of Protocol to President Bola Tinubu for his unmatched professionalism, discretion, and dedication to excellence in keeping the country's leadership running smoothly.
Oba Owoade stated this through a statement on Sunday by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, to felicitate with Ambassador Adeleke on his 59th birthday.
Alaafin also commended the renowned diplomat for his tireless commitment to coordinating State events and upholding the highest standards of decorum.
Ambassador Adeleke, an accomplished career diplomat and lawyer responsible for managing the President's diplomatic engagements, state functions, and interactions with foreign dignitaries, was born in 1967 and an indigene of Oyo town.
Adeleke holds a Bachelor of Laws degree with honours from the Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife and was subsequently called to the Nigerian Bar in 1991.
He joined the Nigerian Foreign Service in 1993 and previously served as Assistant Director of Protocol to former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, and Goodluck Jonathan.
Ambassador Adeleke has held diplomatic assignments in Beijing, Brasilia, Warsaw, London, and Dublin.
Before his appointment as the State Chief of Protocol, Adeleke had served as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the African Union (AU) and Ambassador to Ethiopia.
In celebrating this accomplished diplomat, Oba Owoade stated, "We celebrate not just a birthday, but a remarkable and ever - reliable State Chief of Protocol for his humility, and constantly placing the needs of the country first and ensuring every detail is perfectly executed.
"You are indeed a worthy, proud and illustrious son of Oyo, You are a pride to us, and serve as an inspiration to many. You are also supportive to the revered institution of Alaafin.
"I also commend you for your hard work and unflinching commitment to the success of the previous and present administrations. You are a great, redoubtable, selfless, amiable, resilient and Diplomat with a heart of gold."
The paramount ruler therefore wished Ambassador Adeleke a glorious birthday, more grace, wisdom, and strength for the journey ahead.
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