PRESS RELEASE
The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Engineer Abimbola Akeem Owoade 1, has lauded Ambassador Victor Adekunle Adeleke, as " an esteemed State Chief of Protocol to the President whose unmatched professionalism, discretion, and dedication to excellence keep the country's leadership running smoothly".
In a release by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, to felicitates with Ambassador Adeleke on his 59th birthday, Alaafin also commended the State Chief of Protocol to the President for his tireless commitment to coordinating events and upholding the highest standards of state 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.
Ambassador Adeleke holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree with Honours from the Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife. He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1991.
He joined the Nigerian Foreign Service in 1993 and previously served as Assistant Director of Protocol for three 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 becoming the State Chief of Protocol, he served as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the African Union (AU) and Ambassador to Ethiopia.
According to Oba Owoade, "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 therefore wished Ambassador Adeleke glorious birthday, more grace, wisdom, and strength for the journey ahead.
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