Alhaji (Dr) Abdur-Raheem Oladimeji, founder of Al-Hikmah University, has extended felicitations to the Olofa of Offa, HRM Oba Mufutau Mohammed Gbadamosi Oloyede Okikiola, Ajagungbade I, Esuwoye II, on the occasion of his 16th anniversary on the throne of his ancestors.

Oladimeji, who holds the traditional titles of Jagunmolu of Igbomina land, Arogundade of Lagos and Baba Oba of Offa, conveyed the congratulatory message in honour of the monarch's coronation anniversary.

The university proprietor noted that Offa and its environs had witnessed appreciable growth and development during the period Oba Gbadamosi has led the ancient town, describing him as a pacesetter.

He explained that the first-class traditional ruler, prior to his ascension to the stool, had made himself a rallying point for the people of Offa through his personal intervention in the developmental activities of the town.

Oladimeji also recalled the employment opportunities the Olofa created with his firm upon his installation as the custodian of customs and tradition of the community, adding that the monarch, through his humane disposition and personality, had endeared himself to the hearts of the people.

The university founder further stated that Oba Gbadamosi is at the forefront of mobilising his sons and daughters across the globe for self-help projects, as well as for the safety and security of the community.

Describing the past 16 years as historic in the annals of the ancient city, Oladimeji prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the Olofa of Offa sound health and longevity of life to enable him to do more for the people of Offa.

"I take this moment to congratulate the Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Mohammed Gbadamosi Oloyede Okikiola, Ajagungbade I, Esuwoye II, on his 16th year installation anniversary as traditional ruler of the ancient town of Offa.

"It is indeed a glorious time for the people of Offa and Ibolo Land that the last 16 years had brought unprecedented development to the community, especially in the areas of self-help and funded projects as a result of personal mobilization effort of Olofa of Offa," his congratulatory message partly read.