The Oyo State Government has unveiled a week-long programme of events ahead of the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja.
The Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday after the inaugural committee meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Bayo Oyero.
According to the statement, the programme will commence on Monday, September 22, with an interdenominational service at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, to be organised by the Central Council for Ibadan Indigenes. A cultural day will follow on Tuesday, jointly promoted by the CCII and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
The government further announced that a coronation lecture will be delivered by renowned historian, Professor Toyin Falola, while a Mega Praise worship event is scheduled for Thursday at the Civic Centre, Idi-Ape, Ibadan.
The week-long programme will climax with the coronation of Oba Ladoja on Friday, September 26, at the historic Mapo Hall.
The meeting, which had in attendance the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Demola Ojo, also included representatives of the Olubadan, among them the Asipa Olubadan designate, Oba Hamidu Ajibade, and Media Aide, Chief Adeola Oloko.
Others present were the Commissioners for Culture and Tourism, Women Affairs and Information, as well as local government chairmen representing Ibadanland and members of the Oyo State House of Assembly.
