“I think that one of the key things that we have learnt from leadership and one of the key leadership skills that he has taught, that his approach has taught us, is that you have to make contacts even with people and with authorities who in the past may have been considered adverse or adversaries one way or the other.’’

The VP also commended what the monarch was doing with young people, his embrace of modern communication, as indications that a new generation had taken over.

He said the youth were encouraged by such disposition which would be a tribute to his foresight.

According to him, anyone who addresses the concerns of the young people who constitute more than 75 per cent of the population, must understand that it is not just about demographics but about the future of the country.

Osinbajo described the visit to one of his subjects as an honour to him (Osinbajo) and prayed God to grant the Ooni long life to be able to accomplish his good mission for the society.

The Ooni of Ife described the administration as a memorable one as it demonstrated “a new dawn for good leadership and a positive act of leadership’’ in the country.

He said his coronation was a divine calling which he would use to glorify the Almighty Creator.

He said he was particularly interested in the role the traditional institutions could play in nation building.

“Today I am here; I was warmly received by Mr President and Mr Vice President to talk progressively about what we can do as from the traditional aspect.

“Because we monarchs are much closer to the people, community relations, community development and how we can properly bridge the gap. Today is a good opportunity for me to appeal to we the youth because the throne I dedicated to the youth for us all to be patient with our leaders.

“They have very good plan for us, very positive plans,’’ he said.