Eulogies and prayers have continued to pour in for Prince Omooba Abimbola John Onabanjo, popularly known as OAO, as he marks his birthday, with beneficiaries of his philanthropic interventions across Ijebuland celebrating his contributions to community development.

In Idegun-Ogbogbo, residents, including women and traders, gathered around a transformer donated by the prince to celebrate him and offer prayers for his continued good health, happiness and prosperity.

The women described the donation as a significant intervention that had brought relief to the community, expressing appreciation to Onabanjo and his wife, Olori, for their support.

Speaking on behalf of the residents, they prayed that the prince would continue to find happiness in his family and business endeavours.

"As you have made us happy here through the provision of transformers, may you not know sorrow. Your children, wife and businesses will continue to be sources of happiness to you.

"We appreciate you and thank you immensely, Omooba Onabanjo and your Olori. On behalf of everybody in Idegun-Ogbogbo, we pray that your light will never dim," they said.

Similarly, women in another community where Onabanjo facilitated the provision of a borehole gathered to celebrate his birthday, offering prayers and expressing gratitude for the intervention.

They prayed for more years of good health, prosperity and fulfilment for the prince, expressing hope that his philanthropic gestures would be sustained.

"This will not be the last. Happy birthday," they prayed.

Onabanjo is among the 95 princes and one princess reportedly in contention for the revered Awujale stool of Ijebuland. He has continued to attract attention in the succession conversation, with his royal ancestry and philanthropic activities contributing to his growing public profile.

His interventions across Ijebuland include the provision of 56 boreholes in different communities, empowerment programmes for artisans and beauty professionals, educational support and other initiatives aimed at improving residents' living conditions.

He has also donated 10 new transformers to communities across Ijebuland, Ogun State, to restore electricity supply following months and, in some cases, years of power outages.

Beyond his community development initiatives, Onabanjo's royal ancestry remains a significant part of his identity and connection to the Awujale institution.

He has also complemented his traditional heritage with contemporary skills, international exposure and entrepreneurial experience, positioning himself as a figure seeking to bridge Ijebu's rich cultural traditions with innovation, enterprise and modern development.

As he marks another year, family members, friends, associates and admirers have joined in celebrating him, wishing him good health, wisdom, longevity and greater accomplishments.

For the beneficiary communities, however, the birthday celebration has provided an opportunity to acknowledge his philanthropic contributions and offer prayers for the continued success of the prince and his family.