The Oyo State Government has inaugurated the committee for the coronation of the new Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo.
The coronation has been scheduled to hold on April 5, 2025 at Oliveth Baptist High School, Oyo, the commissioner has said.
The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Otunba Ademola Ojo popularly known as ‘Ijaya’ conducted the inauguration of the installation committee on Monday, February 3 at the Conference Room of the Ministry.
According to the Commissioner, the development follows the official presentation of the staff and certificate of office to Oba Owoade by Governor Seyi Makinde on January 13, 2025.
The Commissioner also disclosed that the installation committee has been broken down into sub committees for effective coordination and planning towards a smooth coronation ceremony.
The newly formed committee comprises members from the Alaafin’s palace, the Oyo State Government, and other key stakeholders. Their mandate includes organizing a coronation ceremony that honors the rich cultural heritage of the Oyo Kingdom.
Members of the installation committee include:
1. Hon. Ademola OJO, Commissioner For LG/Chieftaincy Matters
2. Prince Abiodun OWOADE
3. Prince Adeniyi OWOADE
4. ALGON Chairman, Oyo state
5. Executive Chairman, Atiba LG
6. Salami B. Akeem, Chairman, Oyo West 7. Afijio LG Chairman, AIKOMO E. Olufemi
8. Executive Chairman, Oyo East LG
9. Prof. MUSIBAU Babatunde (Commissioner for Budget
10. E. A Security, Sunday ODUKOYA
11. DG Protocol
12, DR. Ganiyu AJADI
13 Honorable Member, House of Reps
14. Hon. OYEKOLA Gbenga (OYHA Member)
15. IMMA BOLAJI
16. MR. OGUNTONA PS Potocol/Government House
17.Mr. J. O. AJAGBE PS LGSC
18. Mrs. Titilayo AHMADU
19. Nureni ALADE
20. PRINCE Deji OPARINDE
21.Prince Dotun Oyelade (Commissioner for Information and Orientation)
22. Rasheedat Akindele OWOADE
23. SSA MLS/CM
24. Dr. Wasiu OLATUNBOSUN (Commissioner for Culture and Tourism)
25. Mr. A. M. OLAJIRE, Director of Chieftaincy).
The Commissioner also disclosed that the coronation ceremony is anticipated to attract dignitaries from across Nigeria and beyond, including traditional rulers, government officials, and prominent figures from various sectors.
The Oyo State Government has assured the public that all necessary arrangements are being made to ensure a successful and memorable coronation ceremony while security measures, cultural displays, and other logistical considerations are being meticulously planned to reflect the significance of the historic occasion.
