Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has welcomed the birth of a baby girl with his wife, Olori Oluwatosin Ogunwusi.

A statement by the Ooni’s Senior Media Officer, Mr Sodiq Lawal, quoted the royal family as expressing gratitude to God for the safe delivery, describing the newborn as “a divine blessing to the House of Oduduwa”.

It specifically quoted the Ooni as thanking the Almighty Olodumare for His grace and faithfulness, which made the successful delivery possible.

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“The Royal Father prayed that the newborn princess will grow in wisdom, grace, honour and divine favour throughout her lifetime,” the statement said.

It added that both Olori Oluwatosin and the baby princess were in excellent health and further quoted the Ooni as praying for God’s continued protection over the royal family and for enduring peace, prosperity and abundant grace for the House of Oduduwa.