In a wave of joy and celebration that has gripped Ibadanland and beyond, the Chief Financial Officer(CFO), Power Company Limited of Nigeria and former lawmaker in the House of Representatives, Hon. Kola Olabiyi, has extended his heartfelt felicitations to the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja.
In a statement made available to acrossnigerianews.com, Hon. Olabiyi described the ascension of Oba Ladoja as a divine testimony of grace and fulfilment of destiny. He noted that the former Oyo State governor’s elevation to the exalted throne of Ibadanland was not only a reward for his long-standing contributions to the city’s growth and development but also a symbol of the continuity of Ibadan’s rich tradition and culture.
“It is with great delight and profound joy that I join the people of Ibadanland, Oyo State, and indeed the entire Yoruba race, in celebrating the coronation of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan. His emergence is a clear reflection of divine grace and the unbroken lineage of our cherished traditional institution,” Olabiyi said.
The former federal Lawmaker and Financial Expert further stressed that Oba Ladoja’s wealth of experience as a political leader, administrator, business mogul and statesman would serve Ibadanland well in his new role as custodian of culture and unifier of the people. According to him, the enthronement of Oba Ladoja could not have come at a more auspicious time, given the pressing need for wisdom, peace, and unity in Ibadan and Nigeria at large.
“As one who has dedicated his life to service in both public and private spheres, Kabiyesi possesses the wisdom, courage, and vision needed to lead Ibadan into a new era of peace, prosperity, and inclusiveness. His reign, I believe, will be marked by harmony, progress, and the preservation of our cherished values,” he added.
Olabiyi prayed for a long, peaceful, and impactful reign for the new Olubadan, while urging the people of Ibadan to rally around their monarch in full loyalty and unwavering support. He also expressed optimism that the enthronement would further strengthen unity among the diverse communities within Ibadanland and Oyo State as a whole.
With the coronation of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Ibadan has once again reaffirmed the resilience of its traditional institution and the pride of its cultural heritage, setting the tone for a new chapter in the city’s illustrious history.
