The inauguration of Senator Lekan Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan land is set to hold on March 11, according to the Oyo state government.
The letter signed by Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Dr Bashir Olanrewaju addressed to Senator Lekan Balogun, titled: “Installation Ceremony: Olubadan of Ibadan’, affirmed the governor’s approval.
The letter reads: “I wish to refer to a letter No.18SELG.243TI/17 of 16 February, 2022 on the above subject and inform you that His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Oyo State has approved Friday, 11 of March, 2022 as the date of the Installation of the New Olubadan of Ibadan. Once again, Congratulations, Kabiyesi.”
Recall oyoaffairs.net had reported that Gov. Makinde, on February 14 approved Balogun’s emergence following a recommendation to that effect made by the Olubadan-in-Council, which was communicated to the governor.
The emergence of the inauguration date came amid yearnings of Ibadan indigenes for a new Olubadan of Ibadan land to be inaugurated, since the demise of Oba Saliu Adetunji.
Also, the imminent Ibadan festival and Ramadan fast were said to have also contributed to the quick approval of the installation date.