All seem to be on track for the coronation and presentation of staff of office to Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, as Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, set up a committee for the coronation ceremony.
The committee is headed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr Ademola Ojo.
This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, who is also a member of the committee.
Other cabinet members in the committee are Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, and Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Mrs Toyin Balogun.
The coronation committee also includes the son of the incoming Olubadan, Prince Folaseke Owolabi Olakulehin, Chief Dr. Onikepo Akande CON, His Royal Majesty Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi, His Royal Majesty Oba Lateef Gbadamosi Adebimpe, Chief Hazeem Gbolarumi, Mr Toye Arulogun, Bishop Ademola Moradeyo, CP Sunday Odukoya (Rtd.), Mogaji Abduljeleel Adanla, and Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Ramota Agberemi-Dabo.
Recall that Governor Seyi Makinde approved the nomination by the Olubadan-in-Council of Oba Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland and subsequently fixed July 12 for the coronation and presentation of the Staff of Office.
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