Ibadan State, Industries Revival, Others, Top New Olubadan’s Agenda
The new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Senator Rashidi Ladoja says the actualization of the creation of Ibadan state tops his agenda as a new monarch, for accelerated development of the ancient city.
Oba Ladoja also promised to promote peace, love and unity of the people at all times, noting that a multi billion Naira Economic Development Programme for the ancient city would soon be launched with a view to joining hands revive closed companies in Ibadan.
Oba Ladoja made the statements in his acceptance speech during his coronation and presentation of staff of office as the new Olubadan
Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, was born on 25 September 1944 in Gambari village near Ogbomoso, Oyo State, to Pa Yunusa Olayiwola and Madam Halimat Sadia Ladoja. His family has its ancestral homestead in Arusa compound, Isale Osi, Ibadan.
Earlier, President Bola Tinubu rekindled Nigerian’s hope on economic recovery, saying moment of hope and prosperity has arrived
In his goodwill message, President Bola Tinubu emphasized that as the nation navigates through a new economic turn of progress, Nigerians deserves to be commended for their perseverance and patience and prayed that the new Olubadan would continue to be relevant in the country’s democracy.
President Tinubu while recalling relationship with Oba Ladoja during democratic struggle, in the Senate and his impeachement saga as governor of Oyo state described him as a reliable personality.
In a remark after presenting staff of office to Oba Ladoja, Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde prayed for his successful reign emphasizing that all Challemges associated with Ibadan traditional institution is over
The creme de creme from far and near,state governors, lawmakers, captains of industry, and politicians across party lines attended the epoch making ceremony of the installation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladajo at the ancient Mapo, Ibadan.
Highlight of the ceremony is the cultural display cultural troupe to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Ibadan
