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  • UI management visits Olubadan-Designate

    UI management visits Olubadan-Designate

    The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI), Prof. Kayode Adebowale has led other principal officers of the institution to pay a courtesy visit to the Olubadan Designate, Oba Rasidi Ladoja at his Bodija residence.

    Speaking during the visit, Adebowale stated that Oba Ladoja’s venture into industry, politics and governance was indicative of his profound understanding of human dynamics and public service.

    He said these attributes positioned the monarch as an embodiment of unique experiences that qualify him to lead Ibadanland on the path of more development, unity, and progress under his wise, knowledgeable, and dynamic leadership. 

    He reiterated that the University owes its existence to the generosity of the Ibadan people, which depicts the hospitality for which  Ibadan is well known. 

    He assured Oba Ladoja of the university’s steadfast partnership in the development of Ibadanland, pledging that UI will continue to work with the Olubadan’s palace, through collaborations with relevant departments and institutes within the university on initiatives that will preserve and promote the rich culture of the Ibadan people.

    He said the University will remained committed to community development, pledging that the university, with its vast intellectual resources would be at the disposal of the palace for policy advisory, planning and execution of projects for the benefit of the people.

    Oba Ladoja said UI has been able to maintained its premiereship because of its wide tentacles personified by its numerous alumni who have positively impacted society.

    He noted that despite proliferation of universities in Nigeria, which started with the first generation federal universities, there is no gainsaying the fact that UI has been registering great strides in Nigeria and across the globe thus sustaining its legacy as the first and best university in Nigeria. 

    Disclosing that he did not have the privilege of attending the University of Ibadan because the Faculty of Technology had not been established in 1966 when he sought admission into a higher institution, the Olubadan-Designate stated that UI remains the pride of the academia in Nigeria and Ibadanland in particular.

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    He assured the management of the university that he would do all within his powers to promote the university.

    He also restated that the people of Ibadan are proud of UI as a heritage; therefore, the university should always count on their support.

    Oba Ladoja stated that Ibadan people have been generous in yielding land for the establishment of institutions of higher learning and research institutes, consequently making Ibadan an intellectual hub in Nigeria.

    He urged the management of the university to harness the strength of other research institutes in Ibadan to facilitate the fulfilment of its mandate and for the betterment of the people of Ibadan.

  • Oyo Assembly delegation visits Olubadan-Designate

    Oyo Assembly delegation visits Olubadan-Designate

    A delegation from the Oyo House of Assembly, led by Deputy Speaker Hon. Muhammad Abiodun Fadeyi has paid a courtesy visit to the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, at his residence in Ibadan.

    The visit was in recognition of Oba Ladoja’s recent approval by Governor Seyi Makinde as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, and to formally congratulate the elder statesman on his ascension to the royal stool.

    Speaking during the visit, Fadeyi, who represented Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin, described the emergence of Oba Ladoja as a divine and historic moment for Ibadanland, given his statesmanship, royal pedigree, and long-standing service to the people of Oyo State and Nigeria at large.

    “The entire Oyo State House of Assembly is delighted to identify with His Imperial Majesty on this well-deserved honour. Oba Ladoja’s life of leadership, wisdom, and selfless service is one that resonates deeply with all of us, and we believe his reign will usher in peace, unity, and greater development in Ibadanland,” Fadeyi said.

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    The lawmakers prayed for a peaceful coronation ceremony and a successful reign, while reaffirming the legislative arm’s support for traditional institutions in the state.

    Oba Ladoja expressed gratitude to the lawmakers and acknowledged the important role of the legislature in advancing good governance and preserving the cultural heritage of Oyo State.

    The coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland is slated for September 26, 2025, at the historic Mapo Hall.

  • Olubadan-Designate Olakulehin gets staff of office July 12

    Olubadan-Designate Olakulehin gets staff of office July 12

    Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the coronation and presentation of staff of office to the new olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Owolabi Olakunlehin. 

    The ceremony is scheduled to hold on Friday, July 12, 2024.

    Commissioner for information, Prince Dotun Oyelade announced this in a statement on Friday night.

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    He enjoined the people to be patient with government saying “Our people must learn to be patient and believe an administration that has not let them down in five years.”

    Oyelade added that insinuations and mischievous innuendos have not derailed Makinde from the path of justice and fairness. 

    He advised residents of Oyo State and Ibadan in particular to await the spectacle of the coronation and presentation of the staff of office on July 12.

  • Olubadan-designate lauds predecessor’s legacy

    Olubadan-designate lauds predecessor’s legacy

    It was a moment of sober reflections on Monday at the Aliiwo family compound of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, as the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, paid glowing tributes to his predecessor for engendering oneness, unity and love among the Olubadan Advisory Council.

    Olakulehin was accompanied by three members of the Advisory Council – Osi Balogun (Lateef Adebimpe), Ashipa Olubadan (Abiodun Kola-Daisi) and Ashipa Balogun (Kolawole Adegbola).

    They were welcomed by Senator Kola Balogun, Baba Kekere of the late Olubadan.

    Oba Olakulehin said the seed of love and unity planted by the late Oba Balogn gave the fruit as being witnessed through the visit. He also described the visit as historic, adding that the kind of camaraderie which existed among members of the Olubadan Advisory Council during Oba Balogun’s reign was unheard in Ibadan’s traditional history.

    The Olubadan-designate urged the Aliiwo family to be thankful to God for the life and times of their departed patriarch, saying ‘though the reign was short in the eyes of men, but the impacts and legacies brought to Ibadan should be enough consolation and source of gratitude to God Almighty’.

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    Senator Balogun, a member of the Ninth Assembly from Oyo South Senatorial, praised Oba Olakulehin for the heroic and historic visit, emphasising that it had never been heard in history that an Olubadan-designate visited the family of his predecessor.

    Balogun insisted that ‘the uniqueness of Ibadan remains unfathomable to the uninitiated when it comes to relationship as Ibadan sons and daughters are always related as brothers and sisters not minding the largeness of the metropolis’.

    He added: “The outsiders wonder why we always refer to one another as brother and sister, but, what they don’t know is that the Ibadans have a way of being related, either maternally or paternally, and where that does not exist, we become related through marriage, and if any of those mentioned is missed, then we become related through our common masquerade festival.

    “Today is the demonstration of that oneness and it is my prayer that the unity being demonstrated would lead to a big transformation, growth and development of our land.

    “On behalf of our late patriarch and the entire Aliiwo family, I say a big congratulations to Kabiyesi for the grace to be nominated, and it is our prayer that God will grant you good health and longevity of life on the throne. We are happy to receive you and assure your Majesty that the family will always be there for you, Kabiyesi.”

  • Family pays royal homage to Olubadan-designate

    Family pays royal homage to Olubadan-designate

    Members of the Daramola family in the Ita Baale area of Ibadan have paid a royal homage to the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin.

    The family’s representatives paid the royal homage to the Olubadan-designate at his Alalubosa residence on Saturday, May 4.

    The Daramola family’s compound is located at E2/177A Ita Baale, opposite the Olakulehin family compound where the Olubadan-designate hails from.

    It was gathered that the Daramola family is one of the prominent families in Ita Baale in Ward 2 in Ibadan North East local government area.

    Other families within the area are Okugbaja, Olakulehin, Daodu, Jenriyin, Akinrinde (Kola Daisi), Kuye, Mosaderin, Ogboriefon and Jenrola (Arisekola Alao).

    The family’s representatives were first received by the Olubadan-designate’s heir, Hon. Sumbo Owolabi, and other members of the family before they were taken to the inner room where they met the Olubadan-designate and paid the royal homage.

    A member of the Daramola family, Musliudeen Adebayo, confirmed the development in a statement made available to journalists on Monday, May 6.

    Adebayo, a social worker and journalist, maintained that it has always been the culture and tradition for family members whose houses are close to the Olubadan-designate to pay royal homage.

    He said that members of the Daramola family are happy that the Olubadan stool is coming back to Ita Baale after the reign of Baale Oyesile Olugbode who ruled from 1851 to 1864.

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    He noted: “I wish to use this medium to congratulate our Baba, Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin the Olubadan-designate as he ascends the Olubadan stool soon.

    “We members of the Daramola family whose family compound is situated at E2/177A in Ita Baale on Saturday paid a royal homage to the Olubadan-designate. The few of us who made it to the house paid the homage on behalf of other members of the extended family both at home and in the Diaspora.

    “It has always been the tradition for family members whose houses are close to the next person to occupy the stool to pay royal homage. Some members of various families including our own had earlier gone to pay the royal homage. But, we the Daramola family thought that we, in particular, should pay the royal homage to the Olubadan-designate because of the closeness to our own family.

    “We are happy that the Olubadan stool is coming back to Ita Baale. Ita Baale produced only one Baale since Ibadan was established over 200 years ago. Baale Oyesile Olugbode from Ita Baale was the 7th traditional ruler in Ibadan and reigned for thirteen (13) years, between 1851 and 1864.

    “The title of Olubadan of Ibadanland has not been introduced as at that time. The title of the Olubadan was introduced in 1930 during the reign of Olubadan Okunola Abaasi Alesinloye from Isale Ijebu who reigned for sixteen years, from 1930-1946.

    “We are happy that this is the first time the traditional ruler in Ibadan with the Olubadan of Ibadanland title will come from Ita Baale. Olakulehin compound is at the front of our house. The family houses around the area are; Daramola, Okugbaja, Daodu, Jenriyin, Akinrinde (Kola Daisi), Kuye, Mosaderin, Ogboriefon and Jenrola (Arisekola Alao).”

  • Olubadan designate: I will sustain Oba Odulana’s legacies

    Olubadan designate: I will sustain Oba Odulana’s legacies

    The Olubadan designate, High Chief Saliu Adetunji, has promised to sustain the legacies of his immediate predecessor, Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade 1.

    Adetunji made the promise in an interview with The Nation in his Popoyemoja, Ibadan residence Monday.

    He will be crowned as the 41st Olubadan of Ibadan at the historic Mapo Hall on Friday.

    When asked about his plan for the throne, High Chief Adetunji said he would sustain the virtues of integrity, honesty and wisdom which were the hallmark of Oba Odulana.

    The high chief recalled with fond memories how Oba Odulana displayed wisdom and candor in handling many issues during his reign, stressing: “all of us used to learn from his wealth of wisdom. I particularly learnt a lot from him. He was blessed with wisdom. So, I will definitely sustain such values during my own reign as the Olubadan. I actually learnt so much from him.”

    He said he was looking forward to the coronation day and urged indigenes to troop out in large number to witness the ceremony.

    Meanwhile, his residence has been receiving increasing number of visitors as coronation day draws nearer.

    The visitors include notable indigenes of the city, baales, artisan associations, groups and religious leaders.

  • Support security agencies, says Olubadan-designate

    The Olubadan-designate, High Chief Saliu Adetunji, has urged the public to cooperate with security agencies to promote peace and security in the country.

    This was contained in a statement in Ibadan by his media aide, Alhaji Adeola Oloko.

    Adetunji gave the advice when a delegation led by Director of the State Security Service (DSS) in Oyo State, Laasan Baba, visited him at his Popoyemoja, Ibadan, home.

    The Olubadan-designate said the public’s cooperation in the area of intelligence gathering had become necessary to reduce crime rate.

    According to him, once intelligence gathering is accurate, the possibility of identity mix-up will be reduced.

    The statement added that the Olubadan-designate has been admitted as a member of the Ibadan Progressives Union, the oldest surviving socio-cultural club in Ibadan, which was founded in 1930.

    He was presented a cap, plaque and the union’s constitution by the President, John Adeniji and Secretary Fatai Falola.

    Falola said the union had produced five Olubadans, adding that it has emerged a stabilising factor in the polity.

    He prayed for a prosperous, peaceful and progressive reign under the new monarch.

  • Obasanjo meets Olubadan-designate

    Obasanjo meets Olubadan-designate

    Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday held a close door meeting with the Olubadan-designate, High Chief Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, in his palace at Popoyemoja.

    Obasanjo arrived in company of Alhaji Lateef Gbadamosi, a Federal Commissioner for National Population Commission (NPC).

    The meeting lasted about five minutes during which important and private issues were discussed.

    Dressed in cream guinea brocade with brown cap and shoes to match, the former President emerged beaming with smiles, he entered into his waiting black Toyota Prado Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).

    Also, a delegation of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, visited the Oba-elect on Sunday.

    The delegation, which was led by Sarkin Sasa, Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin, brought good wishes from the eminent royal father.

    Also former Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Oloye Olajumoke Akinjide also visited Adetunji.

  • My agenda for Ibadan, by Olubadan-designate

    My agenda for Ibadan, by Olubadan-designate

    The Olubadan-designate and the Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, has said his first agenda is to ensure the speedy creation of Ibadan State.

    Adetunji spoke yesterday at his Popoyemoja home when he hosted dignitaries, including the leaders of the Ibadan Elders Forum, Oluyole Club of Lagos, Onisese Osemeji Ibadan, Old Students of Ibadan Grammar School, Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria (FUMAN), Baale Elewura and other groups.

    Adetunji, who insisted on speak in Yoruba, declared that he was persuaded by the likes of Chief Omiyale, Alhaji Lamidi Adedibu and other Ibadan elders to become the Mogaji of his family and later the Jagun Balogun.

    The Olubadab-designate said he passed through 23 steps to get to the exalted stool.

    He said the agitation for the creation of Ibadan State started in 1976.

    According to him, several efforts had been made to ensure the realisation of the dream.

    The Olubadan-designate, who was decked in agbada lace, said he was prosperous in his music promotion business in Lagos and other cities at home and abroad.

    Adetunji said what he achieved since 1976, when he became the Mogaji, could only be achieved by someone who depends on God only.

    He said: “The creation of Ibadan State is my first priority. We have gone to Abuja about three times. The person who was there before promised that we would continue to fight for it. I believe it will be achieved during my tenure.

    “I will be happy when Ibadan State is created for the development of Ibadanland.

    “I thank God; it is God who makes one to become the Olubadan because it is not everybody that climbs the ladder to become the Olubadan. People like the late Omiyale, Alhaji Lamidi Adedibu persuaded me to come to the Olubadan chieftaincy line.”

    On behalf of his members, Chief Olusola Saanu congratulated the Olubadan-designate.

    He promised his association’s support for the Olubadan-designate.

    Saanu, who was flanked by the President General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Chief Wole Akinwande and other members of the association, said the association was established to promote unity, peace and development among Ibadan indigenes.

    On behalf of Lagos members of Oluyole Club, a former Vice Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Prof Niyi Osuntokun, described the visit as a gesture of the association’s commitment to the Olubadan-designate.

    Also, the spokesperson of the Onisese Osemeji, Baale Omikunle, prayed for the successful tenure of the Olubadan-designate.

    The Awise Ibadan, Chief Akinade Ayoade, prayed for the monarch to have a successful tenure.

    He pledged the support of traditional religion worshipers for Adetunji.

    Fuji musicians, including Alhaji Rasidi Ayinde, also pledged their support for the monarch in waiting.

    They prayed for Adetunji’s long life and good health.

    Other visitors to the home of the Olubadan-designate included Prof Soji Adejumo and Chief Adegboyega Arulogun.