By Iyabo Adebisi

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, emerging as chairman for a two-year tenure.

The council, which remained inactive for 15 years before its reconvening, will serve as an advisory body to the state government on peace-building, conflict resolution, cultural preservation, and policy formulation.

Speaking at the inauguration, Governor Makinde described the reconstitution of the council as a necessity rather than an achievement, noting that it would strengthen collaboration between the government and traditional institutions.

The governor disclosed that he had met with the three imperial monarchs in the state—the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade; the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja; and the Soun of Ogbomosho, Oba Ghandi Olaoye—and that they agreed to rotate the chairmanship of the council every two years.

In his remarks, the Olubadan of Ibadanland and current chairman of the council pledged the commitment of the traditional rulers to work collectively to improve the welfare and wellbeing of the people of Oyo State.

Radio Nigeria’s correspondent reports that the Alaafin of Oyo, who is the co-chairman of the council, was absent from the inauguration ceremony.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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