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Symposium, Book Launch Celebrating Late Olubadan Set For Tomorrow

21 October

Reported by Ayooluwa Afolabi

A book on the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Lekan Balogun, will be launched tomorrow at Civic Centre, Idiape, Ibadan.

The event is expected to be the high point of a symposium on the late monarch, who reigned between March 11, 2022, and March 14, 2024.

The book, written by an educationist, Dr Layo Adeniyi, chronicles the Ibadan chieftaincy traditional system and also delves into Oba Balogun\\\'s life and times.

It has 221 pages, which cover 21 chapters. The book focuses on past heroes of Ibadan, founders, notable Olubadan, ruling lines, and the emoji of Ibadanland.

It explains the ascendancy to the Olubadan throne, the journey to becoming a high chief, and the members of the Olubadan council.

The book details the uniqueness of Ibadan chiefs in ascending the throne of Olubadan without any rancor.

According to the organizers, the book ‘The Life and Times of 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, the Late Oba Lekan Balogun’ is a must-read for Ibadan indigenes, residents, and well-wishers.

It pays tributes to eminent sons and daughters of the city and its fallen heroes.

Alhaji Fatai Olanrewaju, the Ekerin Parakoyi of Ibadanland, and High Chief Fijabi, Agba Akin Olubadan, will be chief launchers, while Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde will be the special guest of honor.

Olubadan of Ibadan Oba Owolabi Olakulehin is the grand host. Oba Rashidi Ladoja is expected to be the chairman of the event.

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