The inaugural committee meeting for the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, was held on Monday under the chairmanship of Chief Bayo Oyero.
Naija News reports that the committee, which included top government officials and traditional representatives, deliberated on the activities lined up for the coronation, scheduled to take place on Friday, September 26, at Mapo Hall, Ibadan.
In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the committee resolved to stage a week-long programme leading to the main event.
According to Oyelade, the activities will commence on Monday, September 22, with an interdenominational service at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, organised by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII).
This will be followed on Tuesday by a Cultural Day, jointly promoted by the CCII and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
A coronation lecture, to be delivered by renowned scholar, Toyin Falola, is scheduled for Wednesday. At the same time, a Mega Praise Worship will take place on Thursday at the Civic Centre, Idi-Ape.
The week-long activities will climax with the official coronation ceremony at Mapo Hall on Friday, September 26.
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.
Also in attendance were the Commissioners for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Demola Ojo; Culture and Tourism; Women Affairs; and Information.
Local government chairmen of Egbeda and Ibadan South-East represented the 11 LGAs in Ibadanland, while the member of the House of Assembly representing Ibadan South-East joined the session.
The Governor’s Protocol Director-General and the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters were also present.
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