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His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland and former governor of Oyo State, has been named as one of the winners of The Sun Lifetime Achievement Award for 2025.
Saturday,January 31 was a glorious day for Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty,Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja,Arusa 1 as he received the Lifetime Service Award from one of Nigeria`s leading newsapers, The Sun at Eko Hotel,Lagos. Dignitaries from different walks of life-home and abroad- honoured the Chairman,Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs at the occasion.
It was indeed a night to remember as the event, chaired by Air Peace boss,Chief Onyema, paraded serving Governors,distinguished Senators,Honourable members, Federal House of Representatives,royal fathers, industry captains and fathers of faith.
It was indeed a night to remember as the event, chaired by Air Peace boss, Chief Onyema, paraded serving Governors,distinguished Senators, Honourable members,Federal House of Representatives, royal fathers,industry captains and fathers of faith.
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Adeola Oloko
Media Aide, Olubadan of Ibadanland.
Ladoja meets Senate President, restates call for creation of Ibadan State. The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has enlisted the support of the National Assembly for the creation of Ibadan State.
The Olubadan restated the call at his Bodija, Ibadan residence over the weekend when the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio and some principal officers paid him homage.
The first class monarch stated that Ibadan consists of 3080 square kilometres, with a population of about 4 million people and 11 local government councils. He said that it had been a state capital along with Kaduna and Enugu from the time of regional Government in the 50s through 60s, and is economically viable.
Oba Ladoja also urged the National Assembly to make laws that would ensure respect for the dignity of the traditional institution in Nigeria.
“As you are well aware, I am no more a politician. But when I knock on your door, please treat me as one of you.”
Senator Adamu Aliero congratulated Oba Ladoja on his ascension to the throne, describing him as diligent and thorough.
Senate President Akpabio expressed optimism about the creation of Ibadan State, adding that Oba Ladoja represents a great asset to Ibadan and the South-West.
Signed:
Adeola Oloko
Media Aide, Olubadan of Ibadanland.
The dust over the rotational chairmanship of Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs has been settled by the Oyo State Government. The State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, disclosed on Thursday that the rotational chairmanship—which rotates between Olubadan, Soun of Ogbomoso and Alaafin of Oyo—will begin with Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja.
At a well-attended inauguration of the State Council of Obas and Chiefs at the Western House of Chiefs, Governor Makinde announced: “After consultation with Their Imperial Majesties, it was decided that the rotational system with Olubadan as the chair should begin.”
Oba Ladoja, surrounded by top monarchs including Soun of Ogbomoso, Eleruwa of Eruwa, Aseyin of Iseyin, Okere of Saki and others, expressed gratitude to the Governor for reconstituting the Council and thanked fellow monarchs for their unity and solidarity.
Speaking with reporters after the meeting, the Olubadan stated that the focus of the Council would be ensuring peace, security, safety, and progress across all domains in Oyo State.
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Adeola Oloko
Media Aide, Olubadan of Ibadanland.
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja has implored the Federal Government to help solve the ecological problems in Ibadan. The first class monarch made this plea today in Abuja when he visited the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Dr George Akume. In a release signed by his Media Aide, Adeola Oloko, the Olubadan acknowledged the previous interventions of the Federal Government and World Bank on Ogunpa channelisation programme. The royal father, however, added that Ogunpa ecological problem gained more prominence because the areas affected are elitist areas stretching from Mokola, Ekotedo, Ogunpa, Oke Ado to Molete.
He therefore requested the assistance of the Federal Government to help solve the ecological problems threatening the down-troddenpeople living around Oranyan, Kudeti Agbongbon Area and some other parts of city that have not been in the spotlight due to no fault on some other parts of city that have not been in the spotlight due to no fault of theirs.
the Federal Government scribe, Dr George Akume ssid he was not surprised that Kabiyesi Olubadan could come all the way from Ibadan to Abuja to bring the attention of the Federal Government to the plight of his people, adding that this is why Olubadan has won a wide perspective of affection.
He promised that everything would be done by the Federal Government to assist. Oba Ladoja was accompanied by Senator Fatai Buhari (Oyo North) and Senator Sharafadeen Alli (Oyo South) amongst others.
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Adeola Oloko
Media Aide, Olubadan of Ibadanland.
To overcome landgrabbers, we need legal backing. The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja has said.The royal father who made this call in Ibadan on Wednesday while receiving the report of Niyi Akintola anti-landgrabbing committee at the Olubadan Palace,Oke- Aremo,Ibadan,contended that it is do-able.
According to the first class monarch,the proposed legal framework would entail passing of bye-laws by our local government councillors, in accordance with the Land use act to spell out the creation of special tribunals that would give accelerated hearing to cases of landgrabbing in Ibadan, and specify sanctions. Said Oba Ladoja: " We have come to a situation where suspected landgrabbers should know that enough is enough. We were investigating a land matter in this palace last week. Somebody brought what he called a 1912 Supreme Court judgement to say that the land at Alapa to Maamu, Oluyole Local Govt belonged to his family.And we told him that the Northern and Southern Nigeria were amalgamated in 1914.Your court judgement predates Nigeria. Therefore,it is fake.1912 to 2025 is over 100 years.A lawyer amongst us was asking him if he didnt know that it is wrong to seek to implement court judgement after 10 years it was delivered. Same thing with fake survey plans and funny,funny petitions. How can somebody living in Ibadan,sell off some peoples land in Ibadan and use an address in Osogbo to petition the Police Inspector General in Abuja to allege threat to life,gun running, terrorism. I think there should be a punishment against fake petitioners."
According to Olubadan,the tremendous amount of public interest generated by the committee made the composition of the proposed tribunals with men and women of proven integrity imperative. Oba Ladoja said it is difficult to estimate the amount of damage done to Ibadan investment climate as a result of perrenial cases of landgrabbing. At the report presentation witnessed by Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, Balogun of Ibadanland; Oba Kola Adegbola, Otun Balogun; Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi,Osi Olubadan and Oba Abiodun Azeez Agagagugu, Asipa Balogun,the Olubadan also promised to take drastic action against Mogajis,Baales and other chiefs implicated in land grabbing cases.Oba Ladoja commended the Committee members for their competence and integrity, "saying Ibadan is collectively proud of you and grateful." Apart from the chairman, other committee members who received royal commendation include Barr Yinka Okunade,Barr Akeem Aponmode, Barr. Tunji Thomas and Barr.Abiodun AbdulRaheem.
Earlier,the chairman, Chief Akintola SAN said the Committee received 179 memoranda, with 25 or 26 others with the Palace Secretary.He described landgrabbers as cabals with extensive network of connection with vital organs of Government and extra-ministerial Departments. " This was why we engaged the State Government, Local Government Chairmen, Police,lawyers, judges,town planners, surveyors, Ministry of Lands, estate developers, Baales,Mogajis etc. Your Imperial Majesty,we don't want to pronounce judgement but the system stinks " Barr Akintola said memoranda from outside Ibadan have, however, been returned to the sender because Ibadan is our coverage area.
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Adeola Oloko
Media Aide, Olubadan of Ibadanland.
Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja on Tuesday formally inaugurated the Ibadan Community Guard, a strategic grassroots security initiative designed to collaborate with relevant security agencies in strengthening surveillance and ensuring effective policing across the eleven Local Government Areas of Ibadanland.
The historic event, held at the Palace of the Olubadan, Oke Aremo in Ibadan, marked a significant step toward enhancing community-based security architecture in response to prevailing challenges in parts of the ancient city.
Speaking at the ceremony, the revered monarch emphasized the importance of collective responsibility in safeguarding lives and property, noting that the Community Guard will be strategically deployed across all eleven Local Government Areas to complement the efforts of conventional security agencies.
In a related development, the event also featured the official unveiling of Gaari Ibadan, an economic and food security initiative driven by the Ibadan Economic Investment and Business Development Desk in collaboration with the Ibadan Food Security Initiative. The programme is aimed at promoting local production, boosting economic growth, and ensuring food sustainability within the metropolis.
The ceremony attracted notable dignitaries including members of the Olubadan-in-Council, former Minister of Industry and Iyalaje Iyalode of Ibadanland, Onikepo Akande, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, CP. Fatai Owoseni, prominent entrepreneur Jubril Dotun Sanusi, and the President-General of the Central Council of Ibadanland, Ajeniyi Ajewole, among other distinguished guests.
The inauguration underscores the commitment of the Olubadan to peace, security, and sustainable development across Ibadanland.
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Palace of the Olubadan of Ibadanland.
