*monarchs, political heavyweights expected.
By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
Oyo State
Government on Wednesday declared that all is set for the coronation of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Dr.) Mohood Olalekan Ishola Balogun (Alli Okunmade 11) this Friday.
Chairman of the Olubadan Coronation Committee and the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun made this known in Ibadan
According to Mrs Adeosun, the Coronation is billed for Mapo Hall, Ibadan and that the Government of Oyo State was ready to host a grand event befitting of the status of the reverred monarch.
Mrs Adeosun maintained that among those expected at the Coronation ceremony are political heavyweights, Business moguls, monarchs, among others.
The SSG while praying for a successful tenure for Oba Balogun felicitated with his immediate family, the Olubadan-in-Council and the entire sons and daughters of Ibadanland, both home and in the diaspora, on the dawn of a new era,
“The Olubadan Coronation Committee, on behalf of His Excellency, Governor ‘Seyi Makinde wishes to alert the residents of Ibadan, the good people of Oyo State and our well wishers across the globe of the coronation of our revered monarch, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, on Friday March 11, 2022”, she said.
The SSG added “arrangements have been put in place for this momentous occasion as we express the determination of Governor Makinde and the Executive Council of Oyo State to stage an event befitting of the status of His Imperial Majesty and Ibadanland.”
“In line with the directives of His Excellency, Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, the Coronation Committee has taken necessary steps to make the coronation of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Mohood Olalekan Ishola Balogun (Alli Okunmade 11), a colourful event and a masterpiece.
Mrs Adeosun stressed, “while we will advise motorists and everyone attending to adhere strictly to the traffic advisory already made public by relevant government agencies, we wish our new monarch a tenure blessed with goodness, peace and unprecedented development.”
Chairman of the Olubadan Coronation Committee and the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun made this known in Ibadan
According to Mrs Adeosun, the Coronation is billed for Mapo Hall, Ibadan and that the Government of Oyo State was ready to host a grand event befitting of the status of the reverred monarch.
Mrs Adeosun maintained that among those expected at the Coronation ceremony are political heavyweights, Business moguls, monarchs, among others.
The SSG while praying for a successful tenure for Oba Balogun felicitated with his immediate family, the Olubadan-in-Council and the entire sons and daughters of Ibadanland, both home and in the diaspora, on the dawn of a new era,
“The Olubadan Coronation Committee, on behalf of His Excellency, Governor ‘Seyi Makinde wishes to alert the residents of Ibadan, the good people of Oyo State and our well wishers across the globe of the coronation of our revered monarch, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, on Friday March 11, 2022”, she said.
The SSG added “arrangements have been put in place for this momentous occasion as we express the determination of Governor Makinde and the Executive Council of Oyo State to stage an event befitting of the status of His Imperial Majesty and Ibadanland.”
“In line with the directives of His Excellency, Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, the Coronation Committee has taken necessary steps to make the coronation of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Mohood Olalekan Ishola Balogun (Alli Okunmade 11), a colourful event and a masterpiece.
Mrs Adeosun stressed, “while we will advise motorists and everyone attending to adhere strictly to the traffic advisory already made public by relevant government agencies, we wish our new monarch a tenure blessed with goodness, peace and unprecedented development.”
