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Adekunle Oyelude Makama, Olowu of Kuta in Osun state, is set to be conferred with the Commander of the Order of Niger (CON) by President Muhammadu Buhari.

In a statement from the monarch’s media office, the award of the national honour investiture, which comes up in Abuja on Sunday, is in recognition of Makama’s support for the military and his constant admonition to Nigerians about the need to encourage the Nigerian army.

“Olowu, whose support for the military has been tremendous since he became the traditional ruler in Osun state 10 years ago has never shied away from playing his role as father of all. These has also won him laurels from the Nigerian Union of Journalist, Osun state as Life Patron and other notable organisations,” the statement read.

“The Olowu in council is appreciating President Buhari for bestowing such national honour on their traditional ruler, say history will be kind to the Daura born army general turned democrat.”

In 2022, Buhari had felicitated with the monarch on his 10th coronation anniversary, commending the Olowu of Kuta for his service to his people and the country.