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Highlights of week-long coronation activities of new Olubadan as announced by Committee

by KakakiOodua Media Services in Culture, Oyo, Social

‎Preparations for the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, have commenced with the inauguration of the Coronation Committee.

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‎The committee, chaired by Chief Bayo Oyero, held its first meeting on Monday with the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Demola Ojo, in attendance.

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‎The coronation is scheduled for Friday, September 26, 2025, at Mapo Hall, Ibadan.

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‎In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the committee unveiled a one-week programme of events leading to the coronation.

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‎The activities will begin on Monday, September 22, with an interdenominational service at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, organised by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII).

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‎Highlights of the programme include:

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‎Tuesday, Sept. 23 – Cultural Day, jointly organised by the CCII and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

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‎Wednesday, Sept. 24 – Coronation Lecture, to be delivered by renowned historian Prof. Toyin Falola.

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‎Thursday, Sept. 25 – A Mega Praise Worship service at the Civic Centre, Idi Ape.

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‎Friday, Sept. 26 – Coronation Ceremony at Mapo Hall.

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‎The inaugural meeting was attended by representatives of the Olubadan, including the Asipa Olubadan-designate, Oba Hamidu Ajibade; Chief Nureni Adisa; and the monarch’s media aide, Chief Adeola Oloko.

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‎Also present were commissioners for Culture and Tourism, Women Affairs, and Information, alongside local government chairmen from Egbeda and Ibadan South-East. Representatives of the Oyo State House of Assembly, the Governor’s Office, and permanent secretaries from key ministries were also in attendance.

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‎The week-long celebration is expected to attract dignitaries, traditional rulers, and cultural enthusiasts from across Nigeria and beyond.

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