Segun Akanni, Toronto, Canada 
The Olowu of Owu-Kuta, HRM Oba Hammed Adekunle Oyelude Makama has been awarded the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON).
The award was approved by President Muhammadu Buhari in recognition of Oba Makama’s contribution to peace, unity and development in the country as well as his selfless service to humanity.
The Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs released the list of the national honour awardees as approved by the president.
Oba Hammed Adekunle Oyelude Makama is the Chairman of the Council of Owu Obas and Chiefs in Yoruba land and a very prominent member of the Osun State Council of Obas. The Olowu Kuta is a great philanthropist.
The monarch who is a rallying point for Owu indigenes including the diaspora is renowned for his support for the Nigerian military and other security agencies in the country which has served as motivation for the security operatives in the country.
The award is renowned for his support for Nigerian Militarily and other security agencies in the country. 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 a father of all.
The Olowu in council is appreciating President Buhari for bestowing such national honour on their traditional ruler, saying history will be kind to the Daura-born army general turned democrat.
