Just In: Makinde Presents Staff Of Office To 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin
•By Oyeniyi Awojoodu, Ibadan
IBADAN – Oyo state governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has again made history by presenting instruments of office to the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin.
The event held at the historic Mapo Hall Ibadan had dignitaries across all spheres of life in attendance.
In his acceptance speech, the newly crowned monarch, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin appreciated the state government under the leadership of Engr Seyi Makinde.
The monarch also appreciate Nigeria President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Ooni of Ife, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Oba Babatunde Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and other dignitaries at the event for their presence at the occasion.
He prayed for a success and progress of Ibadanland during his reign.
Other dignitaries at the event include the Honorable Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the event, Oyo State Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Bayo Lawal, Ondo State Governor, ably represented by his deputy Mrs Olaide Adelami, Osun state Governor represented by his deputy, Hon Gbenga Adewusi, Lagos State, Mr Tayo Ayinde represented the Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu, Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, Aseyin of Iseyin,Oba Sefiu Olawale Oyebola, PDP Deputy National Chiarman (South), Ambassador Taofik Arapaja, Oyo State former Deputy Governor, Barrister Hazeem Gbolarunmi, Professor Soji Adejumo, Elder Wole Oyelese, Dr Saka Balogun, Chief Bolaji Ayorinde, Chief Mrs Onikepo Akande, Chief Niyi Akintola SAN, Chief Olusola Ayandele.
Others are Oyo State Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Chief Ademola Ojo, Chief Mrs Mutiat Ladoja, Senator Olufemi Lanlehin, Hon Dhikrulahi Olajide, Hon Abass Adigun, the Babaloja General of Oyo State Alhaji Yekini Abass, Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo, Kwara and Delta, Alhaji Dawud Makanjuola, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, Chief Adebayo Oyero, Secretary to the state government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo.