Olubadan felicitates Oba Ladoja @ 80

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, has felicitated the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, on his milestone 80th birthday.

A statement from the palace on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Olubadan, Olugbemiga Ayoade, congratulated the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland on his achievements in his eight decades on earth, especially his contributions to Ibadanland, Oyo State and the country as a whole.

Oba Olakunlehin expressed his unalloyed gratitude to the Almighty God for sparing the life of Oba Ladoja to witness his 80th birthday celebration.

The statement read, “On this landmark occasion and joyous celebration of 80 years, I recognise, celebrate and salute your service to Ibadanland 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 Ibadanland 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 the development of the ancient city in all sectors and areas of human endeavour.