Mohammed Shosanya
His Imperial Majesty Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, (Ige Olakulehin 1), the Olubadan of Ibadanland has felicitated H.R.M Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland on his milestone 80th birthday.
A statement from the palace on Tuesday congratulated the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, stating that the Olubadan celebrates Oba Ladoja and his achievements in his eight decades on earth noting his contributions to Ibadan land, Oyo State and the Nigeria nation.
His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakunlehin expressed his unalloyed gratitude to the God Almighty for sparing the life of Oba Ladoja to witness his 80th birthday celebration.
In the paramount ruler’s words,” On this landmark occasion and joyous celebration of 80 years, I recognise, celebrate and salute your service to Ibadan land and indeed Oyo State on behalf of the Olubadan – in – Council, the good people and residents of Ibadan land.
“You are a worthy son and ambassador of Ibadan land and we are proud of you and your noble achievements in your eight decades on earth”
“My prayer is that the Almighty will give you many more years in good health and wealth to continue in service to humanity”.
The monarch further appreciated Oba Ladoja’s love for peace and unity in Ibadan land and his commitment to the promotion and preservation of Ibadan Cultural Heritage.
He used the occasion to admonish traditional title holders, indigenes as well as residents of the ancient city to ensure the maintenance of peaceful co – existence for Ibadan’s development in all sectors and areas of human endeavour