Muyiwa Adekunle writes from London, United Kingdom
The Ekefa Olubadan of Ibadanland and Maye Olubadan of Ibadanland-designate, High Chief Lekan Alabi, on Monday 28 February 2022, paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom His Excellency, Ambassador Sarafa Ishola – a practice he started in 1976 as a student of the College of Journalism, Fleet Street, London, in conformity with the mandatory requirement of the then Nigerian Students Advisory Board that every student studying abroad must register with the High Commission of their respective host countries.
Oloye Lekan Alabi’s last visit to the Commission was in 2016 when Dr. Dalhatu Tafida was the High Commissioner. The 2016 visit was in his capacity as the Chairman of the Otunba (Dr.) Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye MFR “KSA Festival 2016” Planning Committee, accompanied by the legendary television presenter Julie Coker.
During last Monday visit, Oloye Alabi was accompanied by his first son, Aremo Olayemi Alabi, a UK-based barrister. Also in his company was a veteran Nigerian broadcaster now based in the UK, Muyiwa Adekunle, popularly known as Bubblemaster, as well as the former Chairman of the Central Association of Nigerians in the UK (CANUK), Comrade Bimbo Roberts Folayan. The team was warmly received by His Excellency, Ambassador Sarafa Ishola, who praised Oloye Alabi for his high sense of patriotism and kindness.
In a discussion with the High Commissioner during the visit, Oloye Lekan Alabi prayed that Nigerian students and visitors should keep the custom of familiarising themselves with the Commission going because of its numerous advantages. His discussions with the High Commissioner touched on the promotion of unity among Nigerians in the UK, protection of our cultural values and protection of the integrity of Nigeria. He later presented to the High Commissioner a copy of his biography “Oloye Lekan Alabi – An Unbelievable Life” authored by the current Acting President, Institute of Economists of Nigeria, Emeritus Professor OBC Nwolise.
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