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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.
Signed:
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.
Signed:
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.
Signed:
Adeola Oloko
Media Aide, Olubadan of Ibadanland.
