Ooni Honoured With Award Of Recognition By Black Congressional Caucus

The award certificate which was presented to the foremost African monarch on behalf of all the members of the caucus by the congresswoman Maxine Walters representing 43rd District of California was said to be in recognition of the King's efforts at promoting peace and unity in Africa.

The Ooni of Ife His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi(Ojaja II) was on Thursday 23rd June 2016 honoured with an award of recognition by the Black congressional caucus of the American House of Representatives at the Capitol building in Washington DC.

"Your Majesty, this reception and special award is in recognition of you not only for being the 51st Ooni of Ife but also because as the paramount spiritual head of the Yoruba people world-wide and the Custodian of Yoruba Culture whose service to mankind, advocacy of global peace and promoting unity with focus on Africa is most deserving of the respect, admiration and commendation of the United States Congress which is why we are all here today.

We also commend you for your work toward improving the quality of life for individuals and families in Nigeria and around the world," Congresswoman Waters said.

Responding, the highly revered monarch described the black congressmen and women as pure Africans with pure love for Africa. He thanked them for the honour which will go a long way giving him the joy of origination and charged them never to hesitate to support the people and leadership of the continent which is their ancestral home whenever the need arises.

"I am proud of you all for your love for Africa. You have demonstrated to me here today that you're purely Africans with pure love to Africa. You have given me the joy of origination which is the greatest joy. I promise to always work for you and look after you all as my responsibility but please don't relent in your love for Africa and never hesitate to support the people and leadership of Africa whenever the need arises. Thank you and God bless". Ooni Ogunwusi said.