Oyo State announces a one-week programme of events ahead of the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja
Olubadan of Ibadan coronation ceremonies have been scheduled for Friday, September 26, with Oyo State unveiling a weeklong programme leading up to the historic event.
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The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this on Monday after the inaugural meeting of the coronation committee chaired by Chief Bayo Oyero in Ibadan.
According to the programme, events will begin on Monday, September 22, with an interdenominational service at the Olubadan Palace, Oke-Aremo, organized by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII).
Cultural Day follows on Tuesday, promoted by the CCII in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. A coronation lecture will be delivered by renowned historian Prof. Toyin Falola on Wednesday.
Thursday will feature a Mega Praise worship at the Civic Centre, Idi Ape, while the grand coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, takes place on Friday at the iconic Mapo Hall.
The planning meeting was attended by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Demola Ojo, the Asipa Olubadan-designate Oba Hamidu Ajibade, Chief Nureni Adisa, and Chief Adeola Oloko, media aide to the Olubadan.
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Also present were commissioners from key ministries, representatives of the 11 local government councils in Ibadanland, and top state officials.
