By Wale Asake
Ahead of the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, activities have been lined up with the inaugural meeting of the Coronation Committee under the Chairmanship of a former President-General of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, CCII, Chief Bayo Oyero.
The meeting, which had in attendance the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Chief Demola Ojo, deliberated on the Coronation scheduled for Friday, September 26, 2025, at Mapo Hall, Ibadan, Oyo State.
In a statement by the State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the coronation would kick off with an interdenominational service on Monday, 22nd of September at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan.
This would be followed by a Cultural Day on Tuesday, 23rd, jointly promoted by CCII and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, while a coronation lecture would be delivered by a renowned scholar, Professor Toyin Falola, on Wednesday, 24th of September.
On Thursday, September 25, a Mega Praise worship will hold at the Civic Centre, Idi Ape, Ibadan.
The inaugural meeting was attended by representatives of the Olubadan, including the Asipa Olubadan-designate, Oba Hamidu Ajibade; Chief Nureni Adisa; and the Media Aide to the Olubadan, Chief Adeola Oloko.
Also in attendance were the Commissioners for Culture and Tourism, Women Affairs and Social Inclusion; and Information; the Chairmen of Egbeda and Ibadan South-East Local Government Areas, representing the 11 Local Government Areas in Ibadanland.
