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  • Olubadan-designate to teach physics, maths at Alma mater

    Olubadan-designate to teach physics, maths at Alma mater

    Olubadan designate, Oba Rasidi Ladoja has promised to pay a royal visit to his alma mater, Ibadan Boys High School, after coronation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.

    He spoke on Monday at his Bodija, Ibadan residence while hosting the management of the school led by the principal, Dr Rasheed Fasasi.

    Apparently reaponding to an earlier request by the visitor, Oba Ladoja assured that he would be there for a visit and engage the students in a class work.

    Apart from being an alumnus of Ibadan Boys High School, Oba Ladoja was also a former teacher in the school where he taught Mathematics and Physics.

    The Olubadan-;designate appreciated the management team for the visit and acknowledged the leadership quality of the principal, which he noted has made the school to continue to be a model.

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    Fasasi said he believed that Oba Ladoja’s visit to the school would enable the monarch to reconnect with his roots and serve as a morale booster for the students.

    He recalled how Oba Ladoja improved the lots of civil servants and his positive impacts on education as Governor.

    Fasasi, who is also a prince of Ibadanland from Aliiwo Royal Family, expressed optimistic that with the wealth of experience of Oba Ladoja and as an achiever, Ibadan would witness tremendous development during his time.

    He congratulated the Olubadan designate and wished him a successful and peaceful reign on the throne.

  • Olubadan-designate Ladoja harps on Ibadan urban renewal

    Olubadan-designate Ladoja harps on Ibadan urban renewal

    The Olubadan-elect, Oba Rasidi Ladoja has urged compound heads and community leaders to help chart a course to make the left-over of ancient houses in Ibadan liveable. 

    Oba Ladoja made this call over the weekend while welcoming hundreds of Ibadan Mogajis who came to congratulate him on his emergence as the next Olubadan to his Ondo Street, Bodija, Ibadan residence. 

    The monarch noted that a good number of Mogajis were well off to personally initiate developmental programme in their ancestral homes, but regretted that many had chosen to live in the high brow areas in town like Bodija, Oluyole, Iyaganku, Jericho, Akobo, if not outrightly outside Ibadan and NIgeria where lives are relatively better. 

    He said some have not even summoned family meetings for a long time to discuss family developmental activities since they received chieftaincy titles, adding that being a Mogaji or Chief in Ibadan isn’t just a title but a responsibility. 

    Oba Ladoja said, “We are looking at a situation where Mogajis and chiefs would not abandon their ancestral homes. By so doing, you can positively impact the younger generation looking for mentorship. You lived in this same society and have become what God wants you to be. 

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    “Please, let’s encourage the people at the grassroots by staying with them and sharing with them”. 

    Oba Ladoja contended that if community leaders could renovate old buildings in terrible state of disrepair, and occasionally inhabit them, cases of drug abuse and other social vices would be reduced to the barest minimum. 

    According to him, it is in order to change the narratives that he has renovated his family house at Isale Osi, which he would be visiting as Olubadan from time to time. 

    He however, commended the efforts of some of the community leaders in assisting the needy in their homesteads through provision of scholarships for indigent students, and provision of conducive environment for genuine community development. 

    He enlisted the support and co-operation of the Mogajis and chiefs in his bid to restore Ibadan’s economic fortunes.

    Earlier, the leader of Ibadan Mogajis, Chief Asimiyu Ariori congratulated the Olubadan-in-waiting. While commending Oba Ladoja for his vision, he pledged the support and co-operation of the family compound heads to the monarch. He prayed God to give him long life to rule and reign over Ibadanland.

  • Oyo Speaker visits Olubadan-designate

    Oyo Speaker visits Olubadan-designate

    The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, on Thursday, paid a courtesy visit to the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, at his Ibadan residence.

    Ogundoyin’s visit followed the official confirmation and approval of Oba Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.

    The Speaker described the Olubadan-designate as a man of grace and providence.

    Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin described the moment as one filled with “joy, pride, and reverence,” not just for the newly confirmed monarch but also for the enduring heritage and traditions of Ibadanland.

    “Today, I had the distinct honour of paying homage to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, at his Ibadan residence, following the official announcement and approval of his ascension as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.

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    “It was a moment filled with joy, pride, and reverence not just for Kabiyesi, but for the rich heritage and tradition he now embodies.

    “Oba Ladoja is a statesman of exceptional wisdom, and his reign promises to usher in peace, unity, and progress for Ibadanland.

    “On behalf of the good people of Oyo State, and particularly the Oyo State House of Assembly, I extend heartfelt congratulations to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja.”

  • Why I stayed away from Agodi Eid since 2011, by Ladoja

    Why I stayed away from Agodi Eid since 2011, by Ladoja

    The Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland and a former governor of Oyo State, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has explained his reasons for staying away from the official state Eid Prayer Ground, located at Agodi Gate, Ibadan.

    The former governor, who recounted that he last joined worshippers in 2011, said his staying away was not for anything political as had been speculated in some quarters.

    He said he opted for the Eid Prayer Ground inside the University of Ibadan, Ibadan because the environment was more conducive.

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    He said he had discussed the issue of good audio quality for people who attended the Agodi Eid, adding that with the improvement, he would participate more there from the next Eid.

    He spoke while joining other faithful who visited Governor Seyi Makinde at his Ikolaba private home shortly after observing the Eid-el-Fitri prayer at the Agodi Ibadan, Prayer ground in commemoration of the end of the Ramadan fast.

  • Why I stayed away from Agodi Eid since 2011 – Ladoja

    Why I stayed away from Agodi Eid since 2011 – Ladoja

    The Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Rasidi Ladoja has explained why he stayed away from the official state Eid Prayer Ground located at Agodi Gate, Ibadan. 

    The former Governor, who recounted he last joined worshippers in 2011, said his staying away was not political as being speculated in some quarters. 

    He said he opted for the Eid Prayer Ground inside the University of Ibadan, Ibadan because the environment is more conducive to listen to sermon and concentrate more.

    However, he assured he has discussed the issue of good audio quality for people attending the Agodi Eid and with the improvement, he will participate more there from the next Eid.

    He spoke in a remark while joining other faithful who visited Governor Seyi Makinde on Sunday, shortly after observing the Eid-el-Fitri prayer at the Agodi, Ibadan, Prayer ground in commemoration of the end of the Ramadan fast.

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    The visit held at the Ikolaba private residence of Governor Makinde. 

    Oba Ladoja urged Nigerians to be more patient with the government, saying there is light at the end of the tunnel.

    According to him: “I was last at the Agodi Eid Prayer Ground in 2011. I have since been attending the University of Ibadan (UI) Eid because there, we usually have opportunity to listen to sermon. The place is usually calm, maybe it’s because they have plenty security operatives.

    “Everyone sits there quietly until the Imam finishes all the prayers and sermon before we leave for home.

    “I have discussed with some people that we must make arrangements for sound quality audio (at Agodi Eid Prayer Ground) so that everone will be able to hear the sermon clearly. There should be a difference from the next Eid.”

    He also delivered the goodwill message of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, urging all residence to be optimistic of a better state and country.

    He recounted the sermon of an Imam who preached sometimes ago and foretold the faithful that God was going to test the people with some inconveniences for a while after which there will be ease and surplus. 

    He expressed confidence in God, the leadership of President Tinubu and Governor Makinde to bring about better tomorrow. 

    “The Olubadan asked me to greet everyone on the occasion of the Eid. He asked me to assure us all that everything that is not enough now will soon be in excess.